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11-21-2011, 09:54 AM

Adm.Lee

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Originally Posted by Mahatatain

Has anyone heard the term "Matelot" (pronounced Matlow I think) before? I believe that it is an abusive slang term for the Royal Navy in the British Army but I'm not certain.

Thanks for any help.

I'm pretty sure that's the French word for sailor. Note: I never studied French, so maybe it's just something I picked up on the playground.

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