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   sailor

   /ˈseɪlə/

   noun

   • 1. a person whose job it is to work as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship or boat, especially one who is below the rank of officer: "Hawaii was an important stopping point for sailors to restock provisions"
   • ▪ a person who goes sailing as a sport or recreation: "he is a keen sailor in his spare time"
   • ▪ a person who rarely (or often) becomes sick at sea in rough weather.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: variant of obsolete sailer.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sailorly adjective
   • 2. sailoring noun
   • 3. sailorless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 6

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