Posted by Dave W on November 02, 2000 at 20:27:59 from 194.222.52.34:
In Reply to: Re: SY Swallow and SY Amazon - rig. Peter Hyland don't read this posted by andy bolger on November 02, 2000 at 00:53:30:
According to my ancient Chambers 20th century dictionary, the word mouse has the nautical meaning "a knot or knob to prevent slipping". This seems to be in the same context as Nancy's comment.