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Avast, matey!

Posted by Andrew on November 11, 2003

Why are pirates always running around saying "Avast, mateys!" Just what does it mean to "avast"? What if I'm approached by a pirate to "avast"? What if I decide to humor him? How do I go about avasting?

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