BOATSWAIN


Meaning of BOATSWAIN in English

or bosun; also bos'n or bo's'n or bo'sun noun see: swain Date: 14th century a petty officer on a merchant ship having charge of hull maintenance and related work, a naval warrant officer in charge of the hull and all related equipment

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