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Definitions for: Mariner
[n] a man who serves as a sailor
Webster (1913) Definition: Mar"i*ner, n. [F. marinier, LL. marinarius. See
Marine.]
One whose occupation is to assist in navigating ships; a
seaman or sailor. --Chaucer.
Mariner's compass. See under Compass.
Synonyms: gob, Jack, Jack-tar, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, tar
See Also: able seaman, able-bodied seaman, bargee, bargeman, boatswain, bo's'n, bos'n, bosun, bo'sun, crewman, deckhand, helmsman, lighterman, officer, pilot, roustabout, sailor, sea lawyer, ship's officer, steerer, steersman, whaler
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