MERCHANTMAN


Meaning of MERCHANTMAN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷mən noun

( plural merchantmen )

Etymology: Middle English marchand man

1. archaic : merchant

2. : a ship commercially operated to carry passengers or freight : a ship used in commerce — called also merchant ship

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