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broom v Cp SMYTH 139. To fasten a birch-broom to the mast-head of a vessel signifying her offer for sale.
   1937 DEVINE 11 A schooner was broomed when the owner wanted to sell her. Instead of an ad. in the paper, as in modem times, the old birch broom used in sweeping the deck was hoisted to the mast-head.

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