sailor's
|sail/or's|
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/ˈseɪlərz/
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/ˈseɪləz/
(sailor)
ship worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sailor' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sailour', where 'sail' meant 'to travel by sea'.
Historical Evolution
'sailour' transformed into the modern English word 'sailor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who sails', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'sailor', indicating something belonging to or associated with a sailor.
The sailor's hat was blown away by the wind.
Last updated: 2025/01/27 00:21