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Mark Twain is a riverboat term meaning 12 feet deep which is a safe depth for a river boat. Mark Twain was once a riverboat pilot.
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"Twain" is an archaic term that means "two" or "between two." It's commonly known from the phrase "Mark Twain," which was used as a nautical term for water depth measurement. "Mark Twain" means the water is at a depth of two fathoms or 12 feet, indicating safe passage for boats.
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