sea|far|er

sea|far|er
sea|far|er «SEE FAIR uhr», noun.
1. a sailor: »

The people of Scandinavia have a long tradition as seafarers (Lionel Casson).

SYNONYM(S): mariner, seaman.
2. a traveler on the sea.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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