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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Matross, Metross, n. [e.m.E. matroze (1639), -rosse (1646), Du. matroos sailor.] A soldier next in rank below the gunner in a train of artillery, a gunner's assistant or mate. — 1644–6 Army of the Covenant I. 141.
Given out … to the gunners matrosses and others of the traine … 805 long lunstaues 1702 Misc. Maitl. C. III. 94.
Gunner … 2s. 6d., 2 metrosses, each 1s. 3d., 2s. 6d.