matross (plural matrosses)
(historical) In the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns.
• Mastros, stroams, stromas
Source: Wiktionary
Ma*tross", n. Etym: [D. matroos, fr. F. matelot.] (Mil.)
Definition: Formerly, in the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 May 2025
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