sailor

English

/ˈseɪlɚ/, /ˈseɪlə/

noun
Definitions
  • A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels
  • Someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships.
  • A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.
  • A person who sails sailing boats as a sport or recreation.
  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera , and , having white markings on a dark base and commonly flying by gliding.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sailer affix from English sail.

Origin

English

sail

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