matros

Indonesian

[ˈmat̚.rɔs]

noun
Definitions
  • seaman

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish matroos (sailor, seaman) derived from French matelot derived from Middle Dutch mattenoot (bunkEnglish, bunk fellow).

Origin

Middle Dutch

mattenoot

Gloss

bunkEnglish, bunk fellow

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