Glossary of Terms
Downeast - The term' downeast' actually refers to the most northern section of the Maine coast. Years ago, sailors hauling cargo observed that the winds came from the southwest, pushing their schooners "downwind" in an easterly direction. Thus, downeast came to mean the northeast.
Mainiac- What other New Englanders call people from Maine.
Bouy- Pronounced 'boo-ee', these are the colorful things dotting the Maine waters. Each bouy is tied to a rope which is tied to a lobster trap at the ocean floor. Lobstermen paint their bouys different colors to distinguish their lobster traps from others.
Pot- Not a euphemism for Marijuana. A 'pot' is short for 'lobster pot' and the same as the bouy.
Dinghy - Pronounced 'ding-ee', these are the little boats being towed by big boats. Dinghys are used to get from the big boat to shore. You will see many tied to docks, while their owners explore the villages.
Nor'easter- A Nor'easter is typically a very bad storm that sits off the Maine coast dumping tons of rain or snow on the state.
Lobster Pound- A lobster pound is where you go to buy/eat lobsters. Think of it as a dog pound for lobsters. Usually it is on a large dock in a harbor with picnic tables for seating. There will be a small building, like a hot dog stand, where you order your lobster and usually get a number. You grab the first seat you can find. Often you can look in salt water tanks at dozens of lobsters swimming around. Minutes after you order, your number is called. You pick up the lobsters, take them to your table and yum!
Mainiac- What other New Englanders call people from Maine.
Pot- Not a euphemism for Marijuana. A 'pot' is short for 'lobster pot' and the same as the bouy.
Dinghy - Pronounced 'ding-ee', these are the little boats being towed by big boats. Dinghys are used to get from the big boat to shore. You will see many tied to docks, while their owners explore the villages.
Nor'easter- A Nor'easter is typically a very bad storm that sits off the Maine coast dumping tons of rain or snow on the state.
Lobster Pound- A lobster pound is where you go to buy/eat lobsters. Think of it as a dog pound for lobsters. Usually it is on a large dock in a harbor with picnic tables for seating. There will be a small building, like a hot dog stand, where you order your lobster and usually get a number. You grab the first seat you can find. Often you can look in salt water tanks at dozens of lobsters swimming around. Minutes after you order, your number is called. You pick up the lobsters, take them to your table and yum!