Because an upraised middle finger doesn't feel quite right for a pirate story, even if it is ancient.
I know about the two-finger salute, but not what it was called back then. I know about the bras d'honneur, but neither how old it is nor what it was called back then. Anyone else know?
Suggestion for other easily described, PG-but-woe-betide-the-kids-who-use-it-in-front-of-their-parents type gestures c.1700 are welcome, too. Especially English, French, or Spanish gestures. Thanks!
I know about the two-finger salute, but not what it was called back then. I know about the bras d'honneur, but neither how old it is nor what it was called back then. Anyone else know?
Suggestion for other easily described, PG-but-woe-betide-the-kids-who-use-it-in-front-of-their-parents type gestures c.1700 are welcome, too. Especially English, French, or Spanish gestures. Thanks!