Of a system: manufactured commercially and then tailored for specific uses.

(idiomatic) For a very long period of time.

Alternative form of beat around the bush

(literally) Having living quarters in the forecastle / Describing seamen rather than officers

(nautical, intransitive, said of a ship) To respond to a movement of the helm by changing direction; only happens if the ship has steerageway.

(idiomatic) Honest(ly), sincere(ly), straightforward(ly), fair(ly). / Synonym of on the square (“discreet reference to freemasonry”)

(informal) Economically, especially if too economically.

(archaic) Used in similes to describe the appearance of an untidy or bedraggled person.

(idiomatic) For the most part; apart from some insignificant details.

A Catholic sacrament in which a priest anoints a sick or dying person with oil and prays for his salvation. It was previously known as extreme unction and the last rites.