boatkeeper en · NOUN
Etymology
From boat + keeper.
Meanings
- A person in charge of a boat.
- (historical) A person in charge of a boat. ▸ A person who operated small-crew open fishing boats and fishing rooms on the shores around Newfoundland in the early 19th century.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boatkeepers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
boater · boatsman · boatman · boatman · boater · boatsman