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.
Meaning of matelote from the English-Bulgarian dictionary:
Fish cooked with wine, onion, etc.
A type of sailor's dance.
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