Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Present Arms

An order given on parade to a guard of honour, commanding them to hold their rifle vertically in front of their bodies. Originally a pacific and friendly gesture literally meaning "presented for you to take if you wish".

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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