matross

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Etymology

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From Dutch matroos (sailor, seaman), essentially from French matelot (seaman), from Middle Dutch mattenoot. Compare German Matrose, Swedish matros, Danish matros, and Crimean Tatar matros.

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Noun

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matross (plural matrosses)

  1. (military, now historical) An artilleryman next in rank to a gunner; a gunner's mate, especially one who assists the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns. [from 17th c.]

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