Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

Screech

A brand of dark rum bottled in Newfoundland. Upon your first visit to Newfoundland you will likely be coerced to drink an ounce of this liquor in order to be "Screeched In". As well as imbiding, the visitor is also asked to recite a short verse. When asked, "Are ye a screecher?" the response is "Deed I is, me ol' cock! And long may yer big jib draw!" (Translated, it means "Yes I am, my old friend, and may your sails always catch wind.")

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