shipman
[ship-muh n]
- a sailor.
- the master of a ship.
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Origin of shipman
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Examples from the Web for shipman
Contemporary Examples
Or am I and others who cite luck, including Shipman, simply more self-aware or forthcoming than most people, especially men?
To be clear, Kay and Shipman are not the only ones who seem to have a problem with women using the “L-word.”
When Shipman would not open the door, Nowak began to cry, the police said.
Shipman cracked the window, and Nowak sprayed pepper spray into the vehicle.
Historical Examples
I bought it for two rose nobles from a shipman who came from the Levant.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
"We cannot win back to her, lest we show our flank to these others," said the shipman.
Sir NigelArthur Conan Doyle
A seaman had run from the Lion's hold and whispered in the ear of the shipman.
Sir NigelArthur Conan Doyle
By the shipman's reckoning they were now about midway between the two shores.
Sir NigelArthur Conan Doyle
“Shipman,” was all Mr. Lighton said, and then he spoke to the center.
A Quarter-Back's PluckLester Chadwick