'Matross' definitions:

Definition of 'Matross'

From: GCIDE
  • Matross \Ma*tross"\, n. [D. matroos, fr. F. matelot.] (Mil.) Formerly, in the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]