Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Wavy Navy

A slang term for reservists during WW
2. Its derivation is from the rank insignia of officers in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RCNVR) that were "wavy" rather than being straight.

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

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