BOATSWAIN


Meaning of BOATSWAIN in English

[ 'bəʊs(ə)n ]

(also bo'sun or bosun )

■ noun a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew.

Origin

OE bātswegen (see boat , swain ).

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