boatmaster

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English botmeyster, equivalent to boat +‎ master.

Noun[edit]

boatmaster (plural boatmasters)

  1. (nautical) A person officially qualified to be in charge of a vessel of a specified category.

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References[edit]

  • The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015 [1]
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