MAN-OF-WAR


Meaning of MAN-OF-WAR in English

Pronunciation: ˌ ma-n ə (v)- ' wo ̇ r

Variant: also man-o'-war \ -n ə - \

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural men-of-war \ ˌ me-n ə (v)- \ also men-o'-war \ -n ə - \

Date: 15th century

: a combatant warship of a recognized navy

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