fo'c's'le, fo'c'sle n. The forecastle, a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed; the spelling is intended to reflect the common pronunciation among seamen.
... know about this?" Orion Latham growled. "The mate bunkin' in with cooky and the skipper slingin' a hammock in the fo'c's'le while the whole cabin's to be given up to a girl. A woman aboard! Never knew no good to come of that on any craft. What is this ... — Sheila of Big Wreck Cove - A Story of Cape Cod • James A. Cooper
... I promised to sing to the crew in the fo'c'sle—and I always keep my promises," responded Don Carlos, and flashed a smiling glance at Myra as ... — Bandit Love • Juanita Savage
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