seeman

See also: Seeman

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English sǣmann; equivalent to see (“sea”) +‎ man (“man, person”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɛːman/

Noun

seeman (plural seemen)

  1. A sailor, especially one of lower rank.

Descendants

  • English: seaman

References

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