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Rarefirst mate
The correct spelling is first mate.
How to pronounce first mate
noun
Say it like: Fir-st -mat-e
The correct spelling is first mate. An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.
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Definition
noun
- 1.An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.
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