aerographer's mate

noun

aer·og·ra·pher's mate ˌer-ˈä-grə-fərz-

: a navy petty officer specializing in meteorology

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Gregory was assigned to the USS Carl Vinson and became an aerographer's mate. —

Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

aerographer "warrant officer charged with observing weather," from aerography "meteorology" (from aero- + -graphy) + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aerographer's mate was in 1947

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“Aerographer's mate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerographer%27s%20mate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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