comito

Italian (Fiorentino)

/ˈkɔ.mi.to/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) a galley boatswain, in charge of handling sails.
  • (nautical) From the 13th century, a galley captain within the Republic of Venice.
  • (nautical) From the 13th century, a harbourmaster, especially in Kingdom of Naples.

Etymology

Inherited from Latin comitem.

Origin

Latin

comitem

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