a line, fired across a ship or boat, by means of which a hawser for a breeches buoy may be hauled aboard. a line or rope for saving life, as one attached to a lifeboat.
What does Brunswick mean? Brunswick [brunswick] as a boys' name is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Brunswick is Bruno's village. Comes from the German word Braunschweig. It was an independent state in pre-unification Germany.
The name Olivia is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Olivia is: Olive. Latin Meaning: The name Olivia is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Olivia is: Olive: symbol of peace. Shakespearean Meaning: The name Olivia is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name Olivia is: Twelfth Night', also called 'What You Will' A rich countess.