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July 22nd, 2005  
LeEnfield
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Ever heard the expression SHOW A LEG, well again this was a Royal Navy saying. When the ship was in harbour females often came on board and the Bosun when he was calling the next watch would shout out show a leg, which he would then stroke if it was smooth he would move on knowing that it was a woman, if it was hairy the hammock would be turned over and occupant was chased of for his watch duties.
 
 
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