A funny language thing

[Bally002]

Scran is an interesting one for me.  In Aussie navy terms it's an acronym for "Shit Cooked by the Royal Australian Navy".
I believe and if memory serves me correct the real term comes from RN years ago meaning an issue of "Sultanas, Currents, Raisins and Nuts"
to the crew in rough weather or trying times.  Saved firing up the galley.  The 'head' (ship's dunny) was busy afterwards...

Wow...! that's genuinely interesting. It makes one wonder what long-term effects such international communication
has on different languages -as well as English. There always seems to a pragmatic reason for an odd word that sadly,
gets lost in time.
Thank you.

I find the most interesting term in the Aboriginal Language is "Muckaty"  pronounced Muck-a-tee.  There is a cattle station named Muckaty station in central Australia.

'Muckaty' means in central Australian aboriginal terms "rifle' or "Firearm".  The term came from the west coast where the Dutch mariners landed or were ship wrecked late 1500's to early 1600's.  'Musket'.  I've met many a central Australian who carry on the genes.  Blonde Hair, Blue eyes and freckles in some upon their dark aboriginal skin.  Licencing being part of my duties years ago in central Aust meant I handed out some 'muckaty' licences.

Cheers,

Bally:)