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definition

a peach of a boat expression or saying

Literally: A very nice boat.
Intended meaning: A fishing boat

Origin

Mis-translation of un bateau de pêche in a French unseen by a classmate of Mum’s at Lowther College

Collector

Mum – 1930-40s
Pauline Iliff (Dixon) – mother of Mark, JM, G & Bel

Submitted: 05/03/2021 by Mark ● Last updated: 19/08/2025 12:00 by Mark

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