Definition of "cockswain" []

• Alternative spelling of coxswain. (noun)

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• "The spelling "cockswain" is standard for this text."
• "When Long-Tom Coffin goes down with his ship, the entire crew mourns the loss of their beloved cockswain, but none with more feeling than his commander."
• "‘Shove her off!’ cries the cockswain, who looks as easy and comfortable as if he were steering in the"