seamanlike en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English seaman Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-West Germanic *-līk Old English -līċ Middle English -like English -like English seamanlike From seaman + -like.
Meanings
- Befitting a seaman.
- indicating competent seamanship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most seamanlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more seamanlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |