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Whaling. = boat-header, n. Now historical.
A chief member of the crew of a whaling boat, who is responsible for killing the whale; = header, n. 4b, headsman, n. 4. Cf. boat-steerer n. at boat…
Whaling. = boat-header, n. Cf. headsman, n. 4. rare (historical in later use).