brassbounder
nounEtymology From brassbound + -er.
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Nautical, Transport Historical A young ship's apprentice whose parents paid for him to have certain privileges on board.
noun
Etymology From brassbound + -er.
Nautical, Transport Historical A young ship's apprentice whose parents paid for him to have certain privileges on board.
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