An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Bodmerei
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Bodmerei, f., ‘money advanced on the security of the ship's keel or bottom’ (i.e. the ship itself), from Du. bodmerîe, E. bottomry (whence Fr. bomerie).
Bodmerei, f., ‘money advanced on the security of the ship's keel or bottom’ (i.e. the ship itself), from Du. bodmerîe, E. bottomry (whence Fr. bomerie).