Posted by Magnus Smith on November 28, 2014 at 23:04:30 user Magnus.
In Reply to: Re: Ransome's language posted by Dave Thewlis on November 27, 2014 at 15:17:40:
Missee Lee:
“It’s a rum place,” said the harbourmaster. “And rum people. I’d be sorry if the next I hear of you is a finger in a matchbox and a hint of more to follow.”
It seems to be mainly Capt Flint and Nancy using this word.
I haven't heard "rum" in the UK in my lifetime!
"Harumscarum" is another great phrase in the books.