Matross
Pronunciation : Ma*tross"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [D. matroos, fr. F. matelot.] (Mil.)
Definition : Defn: Formerly, in the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913