skipper

English

/ˈskɪp.ə(ɹ)/, /ˈskɪpɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) The master of a ship.
  • A coach, director, or other leader.
  • (sports) The captain of a sports team such as football, cricket, rugby or curling.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English skippere derived from Middle Dutch scipper derived from Old Dutch *skipāri derived from Proto-Germanic *skipārijaz (sailor, shipper, mariner).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*skipārijaz

Gloss

sailor, shipper, mariner

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