matelot
The origin and history of matelot.
Etymology
It comes from Middle French matelot (“sailor”). Compare Dutch matroos and German Matrose. It is a doublet of matross.
The origin and history of matelot.
It comes from Middle French matelot (“sailor”). Compare Dutch matroos and German Matrose. It is a doublet of matross.
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