Main Entry: man–of–war

Pronunciation: \ˌma-nə(v)-ˈwȯr\

Variant(s): also man–o'–war \-nə-\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural men–of–war \ˌme-nə(v)-\ also men–o'–war \-nə-\

Date: 15th century

: a combatant warship of a recognized navy