Laurel MacKenzie, a linguist at N.Y.U., presents a brief video on the origins of pirate slang reflecting on terms like ‘arrgh’ and ‘shiver me timbers.’
The term 'shiver me timbers' originally reflected surprise, suggesting the ship’s frame was shattered by a sudden gale, illustrating the vibrant history of pirate language.
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