Mār'i-ner, n.

noun

n. [Fr. & Pr. marinier, O. Fr. & Catal. mariner, Sp. marinero, Pg. marinheiro, It. mariniero, mariniere, L. Lat. marinarius, marinerius. See MARINE.] One whose occupation is to assist in navigating ships; a seaman or sailor. Safely in harbor is the king's ship; the mariners All under hatches stowed. Shak.