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where does the term matlow come from for a naval officer and what does it mean?

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tweenyb | 17:12 Sun 29th Jul 2007 | Phrases & Sayings
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"It's from 'matelot', which is the French word for sailor.
17:17 Sun 29th Jul 2007
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thanks for that - its a term ive heard a lot but been clueless to

cheers
18:29 Sun 29th Jul 2007
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It is not a term for a Naval Officer, but for a common sailor.
By common I mean a lower rank.
22:31 Sun 29th Jul 2007
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Nick mane for sailor (17-30ish ) in the British Navy (not a submariner).

Tends to spend a lot of time in Plymouth and Portsmouth.

Likes to drink a lot and pull any Shaz, Tracy or Janner they find.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term =matlow+


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