Naut. phr. [The vbs. in imperative.] An order given to sailors for the performance of certain duties (see quot. 1867); also, the action of performing such duties.
1830. Marryat, King’s Own, xix. To stop my ears against the infernal stamp-and-go of the marines and after-guards, over my head.
1867. Smyth, Sailor’s Word-bk., Stamp and Go! the order to step out at the capstan, or with hawsers, topsail-haliards, &c., generally to the fife or fiddle.
transf. 1899. Kipling, Stalky, 38. The floor shook to the stamp-and-go of the ballet.
