Meaning of skipper in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈskɪpər/

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  1. Verb

    skipper

    Definitions

    1. work as the skipper on a vessel

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    skipper

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German schipper, from schip‘ship’

    Definitions

    1. a student who fails to attend classes

    Derived terms

  3. 2. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
  4. 3. the naval officer in command of a military ship

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