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man–of–war
noun \ˌma-nə(v)-ˈwȯr\
: a ship that has many weapons and is used for war
plural men–of–war \ˌme-nə(v)-\ also men–o'–war \-nə-\
Full Definition of MAN-OF-WAR
: a combatant warship of a recognized navy
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Variants of MAN-OF-WAR
man–of–war also man–o'–war \-nə-\
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First Known Use of MAN-OF-WAR
15th century
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man–of–war
noun \ˌma-nəv-ˈwȯr\
plural men–of–war \me-\
Definition of MAN-OF-WAR for Kids
: warship
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