gone north about
The phrase "gone north about" is an old nautical idiom primarily used to refer to a sailor's death from causes other than drowning. It is considered obsolete.
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Definition
C2Nautical
(idiomatic, obsolete)A sailor who has died from causes other than drowning.
Example
- After the harsh winter, several crew members were said to have gone north about.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gone north about":