noun
Meaning 1
A worldly sailor.
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: barnacle
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
shellback
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noun
Meaning 2
A sailor who has crossed the equator.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From shell + back.