shipwright

English

/ˈʃɪpɹaɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who designs, builds and repairs ships, especially wooden ones.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English shipwright inherited from Old English sċipwyrhta affix from English ship (relationship) + English wright (builder, craftsman).

Origin

English

wright

Gloss

builder, craftsman

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