saltie

English

noun
Definitions
  • (Australia) A salt-water crocodile (or estuarine crocodile).
  • (North America) An ocean-going ship that enters the Great Lakes via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
  • The saltwater fluke or dab.

Etymology

Suffix from English salt.

Origin

English

salt

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