mariner Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a man who serves as a sailor
    Jack-tar; tar; old salt; sea dog; seaman; gob; Jack; seafarer.

WordNet

Mar"i*ner noun
Etymology
F. marinier, LL. marinarius. See Marine.
Definitions
  1. One whose occupation is to assist in navigating ships; a seaman or sailor. Chaucer.

Webster 1913