matelot
Associated with or typical of sailorsAssociated with or typical of sailors.
/ˈmæt.ləʊ/
Meaning
1 senses(attributive, not comparable)Associated with or typical of sailors.
Origin
From Middle French matelot (“sailor”). Compare Dutch matroos and German Matrose. Doublet oFrom Middle French matelot (“sailor”). Compare Dutch matroos and German Matrose. Doublet of matross.
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