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boatswain

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Main Entry: boat·swain
Variant(s): or bosun also bos'n or bo's'n or bo'sun \ˈbō-sən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bootswein, from boot boat + swein boy, servant — more at swain
Date: 14th century

1 : a petty officer on a merchant ship having charge of hull maintenance and related work
2 : a naval warrant officer in charge of the hull and all related equipment


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