martolod

Breton

Etymology

Possibly from Middle French matelot, from Old French matenot (“sailor, bunkmate”), most likely from Middle Dutch mattenoot (“bunk fellow”) or less likely Old Norse mötunautr (“food companion”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /maʁ.ˈto.lot/

Noun

martolod m

  1. sailor
    Tri martolod yaouank o voned da veajiñ
    Three young sailors went on a journey (from a traditional Breton song)
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