Fun Fact: Dutch Yacht

The English word yacht comes from the Dutch word jacht meaning “hunt.” They originally referred to vessels used by the Dutch Republic’s navy to go after pirates in their waters. 

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  1. Ananka says:

    I always thought “yacht” was a funny word!

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