E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Remis atque Velis (Latin).
With oars and sails. Tooth and nail; with all despatch.
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“We were going remis atque velis into the interests of the Pretender, since a Scot had presented a Jacobite at court.”—Sir W. Scott: Redgauntlet (conclusion).
