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midshipmite

English

Etymology

Blend of midshipman +? mite?

Pronunciation

Noun

midshipmite (plural midshipmites)

  1. (nautical, slang, archaic) A little or petty midshipman.

midshipmite From the web:



midshipman

English

Noun

midshipman (plural midshipmen)

  1. (nautical) An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer.
  2. A midshipman fish.

Derived terms

  • middie
  • midshipman fish
  • midshipmite

Translations

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