MATELOT


Meaning of MATELOT in English

ˈmatˌlō noun

( -s )

Etymology: French, from Middle French, from Middle Dutch mattenoot, from matte mat, bed (from Late Latin matta mat) + noot companion; akin to Old English nēotan to make use of, enjoy — more at mat , neat

1. Britain : sailor

2. : a deep blue that is greener and duller than Yale blue and greener and slightly lighter than royal (sense 8b) — called also Olympian blue

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