1 definition by SavageQuoll
Used during the mid 18th century onwards in reference to the British Navy's great tradition of allowing no women on their ships of the fleet. The time when a Cabin Boy would have to wipe more than a smile from his face!
Person 1: "What is this navy all about then?"
Person 2: "Royal Navy, it's all rum and bum!"
"Rum, sodomy and the lash"
Person 2: "Royal Navy, it's all rum and bum!"
"Rum, sodomy and the lash"
by SavageQuoll December 14, 2011