matelot

noun

mate·​lot ˈmat-ˌlō How to pronounce matelot (audio)
ˈma-tə-
British
: sailor

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from Middle Dutch mattenoot, literally, bedmate

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matelot was circa 1847

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Cite this Entry

“Matelot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matelot. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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