dunsel
dun·sel
dunsel · dunsels
Something that is useless, or superfluous or unnecessarySomething (especially part of a vessel) that is useless, or superfluous or unnecessary.
/ˈdʌnsəl/
Meaning
2 sensesSomething (especially part of a vessel) that is useless, or superfluous or unnecessary.
(broadly)A captain of a vessel who has little or no practical use.
Origin
Possible coinage as a variation of English dunnage as dun + -sel with the suffix indicatinPossible coinage as a variation of English dunnage as dun + -sel with the suffix indicating singulative or diminutive. Earliest so-far documented use was in a Star Trek episode, "The Ultimate Computer". Was coined by a writer for the original "Star Trek" series (Episode name: The Ultimate Computer.").
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