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Mariner

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mariner

Main Entry: mar·i·ner

Pronunciation: \ˈmer-ə-nər, ˈma-rə-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin marinarius, from marinus

Date: 14th century

: a person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship : seaman, sailor

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