"mizzentopman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mizzentopmen [plural]
Etymology: mizzentop + man Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mizzentop|man}} mizzentop + man Head templates: {{en-noun|mizzentopmen}} mizzentopman (plural mizzentopmen)
  1. A sailor assigned to the mizzentop on a sailing ship Synonyms: mizen-top man, mizzen-top man
    Sense id: en-mizzentopman-en-noun-0a6JnPtu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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