English Explanatory Dictionary

matelot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sailor.
  2. A mate; a boon companion.
adj
  1. Associated with or typical of sailors.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæt.ləʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-matelot.wav

Word forms

matelot matelots matelo matlo matlow

Etymology

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

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