Meaning

2 senses

  1. A sailor.

  2. A mate; a boon companion.

Origin

From Middle French matelot (“sailor”). Compare Dutch matroos and German Matrose. Doublet o

From Middle French matelot (“sailor”). Compare Dutch matroos and German Matrose. Doublet of matross.

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Forms

plural: matelots

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
matchmakingmatchstickmateB2matermaterialA2

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