martolod

Breton

/maʁ.ˈto.lot/

noun
Definitions
  • sailor

Etymology

Derived from Middle French matelot (sailor) derived from Old French matenot (bunkmate, sailor) derived from Middle Dutch mattenoot (bunkEnglish, bunk fellow) derived from Old Norse mötunautr (food companion) derived from Proto-Germanic *ganautaz (comrade).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*ganautaz

Gloss

comrade

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