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British Slang: Matelote

Matelote [,mætə'lout] – Sailor. The word originates from French and Dutch languages. Examples: A matelot is not born, he is made out of leftovers! A matelot comes in four colours; white, off white, di

Matelote [,mætə'lout] – Sailor.

The word originates from French and Dutch languages.

Examples:

A matelot is not born, he is made out of leftovers!

A matelot comes in four colours; white, off white, dirty and filthy – all looking alike under a tan and a uniform.

A matelot is loved by all mothers, sisters, aunts and nieces; hated by all fathers, brothers, uncles and nephews.

Seaman

Meaning of matelote from the English-Bulgarian dictionary:

Fish cooked with wine, onion, etc.

A type of sailor's dance.

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