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shipman

noun ship·man \-mən\

Definition of SHIPMAN

1
:  sailor, seaman
2
:  shipmaster
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First Known Use of SHIPMAN

before 12th century

Related to SHIPMAN

Synonyms
gob, hearty, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, sailor, swab, swabbie (also swabby) [slang], tar

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. shipman
  2. shipman's card
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