eightsman en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *oḱtṓw Proto-Germanic *ahtōu Proto-West Germanic *ahtō Old English eahta Middle English eighte English eight English -s- Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English eightsman From eight + -s- + -man.
Meanings
- A member of a team of eight rowers who propel the same boat.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| eightsmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |