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Russian
Etymology
Borrowed from German Bootsmann or Dutch bootsman.
Pronunciation
Noun
бо́цман • (bócman) m anim (genitive бо́цмана, nominative plural бо́цманы, genitive plural бо́цманов)
- boatswain (the officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship)
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