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Definition of Sideboy
1. Noun. One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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1. Noun. One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com