Here are some definitions I thought I should contribute for figuring out Meloy's song.
Splayed means "spread apart"
A "Tarlatan" is a garment, so that's where tarlatan holes come in.
A "bosun" is a person of moderate command on a ship, and a "quay" is a wharf. Meloy really uses this seafaring imagery later on in his writing, so I am currently wondering how he tried to tie it in here.
Here are some definitions I thought I should contribute for figuring out Meloy's song.
Splayed means "spread apart" A "Tarlatan" is a garment, so that's where tarlatan holes come in. A "bosun" is a person of moderate command on a ship, and a "quay" is a wharf. Meloy really uses this seafaring imagery later on in his writing, so I am currently wondering how he tried to tie it in here.
Hope that helped.
@kyle171 Tarlatan is actually a type of fabric similar to cheesecloth used in intaglio printing.
@kyle171 Tarlatan is actually a type of fabric similar to cheesecloth used in intaglio printing.