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skipper1

Syllabification: (skip·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈskipər/
informal
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Definition of skipper

noun

  • the captain of a ship or boat.
  • the captain of a team in a game or sport.
  • the captain of an aircraft.

verb

[with object]
  • act as captain of.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Middle Dutch and Middle Low German schipper, from schip 'ship'

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