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Nameplate[]

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The nameplate of the Interceptor.

"This be the Queen Anne's Revenge, right enough."
"How do you know?"
"I've seen the name. On the back of the ship.
"
Scrum and Jack Sparrow[src]

A piece of wood or metal with the ship's name carved on it, located at the stern of the ship, sometimes also on both sides of the bow. The many vessels with nameplates include HMS Dauntless,[1] HMS Interceptor,[1] HMS Endeavour,[2] Queen Anne's Revenge,[3] HMS Providence,[3] Dying Gull,[4] and Wicked Wench.[4]

Nay[]

"Nay. Further in. We'll cut across to faster waters."
Hector Barbossa[src]

A word meaning to vote against or simply saying "no" as an objection. The word "nay" was most notably spoken by Hector Barbossa.[2][3]

Necessity is the mother of invention[]

"Sorry, mate. Necessity is a mother."
Jack Sparrow to a skeleton, after breaking one of its legs to use as an oar[src]

An expression that means that if you really need to do something, you will think of a way of doing it.

Nemesis[]

"My dear Barbossa, I assure you, Sri Sumbhajee will find us."
"They do say he knows everything. They say he has supernatural powers. Just what we need-a pirate nemesis with supernatural powers.
"
Jack Sparrow and William Turner Sr.[src]

An opponent or enemy that is likely to be impossible to defeat. The term was named after Nemesis, the Greek goddess of vengeance.

Netsuke[]

"I was stationed in Nippon for three years."
"I can tell. Very nice collection of netsuke.
"
Cutler Beckett and Jack Sparrow[src]

A miniature sculpture which developed as an art form in 17th century Japan.

New World[]

"The world is shrinking. The blank edges of the map filled in. Jack must find his place in the New World or perish."
Cutler Beckett to Will Turner[src]
North America
South America

The parts of the world (North America and South America), known to Europeans, Asians and Africans after the voyages of Christopher Columbus in distinction to the Old World which was known to the Europeans prior to Columbus' expeditions. Since their arrival in the new World, the East India Trading Company had been charting the territory and researching the most effective trade routes. Lord Cutler Beckett made it his duty to fill in the blank areas on the world map. Thomas Faye had obtained, by way of an expert Company cartographer, small reproductions of the large-scale world map created in Beckett's office. In the map's early stages, the New World was hardly recorded - like a great and wonderful beast emerging from a thick fog, ready and waiting to be tamed.

Nibs[]

"Jack's one of the nine Pirate Lords. You have no right."
"King."
"As you command, your nibs.
"
Hector Barbossa, Elizabeth Swann, and Jack Sparrow[src]

Nibs refer to an important or self-important person; a mock title used to refer to an authoritative, bossy or demanding person. Jack Sparrow once called Elizabeth Swann "your nibs".[2]

Noah's Ark[]

"Such beauty. Surely you are one of God's own creations and not a descendant of those dark creatures who found no refuge on the Ark."
Philip Swift to Syrena[src]
Noah's ark

Noah's Ark is the vessel which, according to the Bible, was built by Noah at God's command to save himself, his family, and the world's animals from the worldwide deluge of the Great Flood. It is said that mermaids are descended from creatures that found no refuge on the ark.

No purchase, no pay[]

"Precisely. No purchase, no pay. You might have the makings of a pirate after all."
Jack Sparrow[src]

"No purchase, no pay" (or "no prey, no pay") was a phrase used by pirates and privateers to describe the conditions under which participants were expected to join expeditions or raids. In the case of an unsuccessful raid, participants might receive nothing at all. But if a raid was successful, then loot was often shared equitably and democratically.

No quarter[]

"To arms! We give no quarter!"
Ian Mercer[src]

To give no quarter means to show no mercy; an instruction that an enemy crew is to be shown no mercy and that there are to be no survivors. All enemy troops are to be killed, even those who surrender. Also referred to as "take no prisoners," or "no mercy," or "kill them all".[2][3]

Nun[]

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Carina Smyth disguised as a nun.

"You're a witch?"
"I'm no more a witch than I am a nun.
"
Henry Turner and Carina Smyth[src]

A woman belonging to a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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