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