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词汇 sky-pilot
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sky-pilot n.

by 1877 as a slang term for a clergyman, from sky (n.) + pilot (n.). Often, but not originally, a sailor's term for a navy chaplain or any who has spiritual charge of seamen. Also "a balloonist" (by 1854).

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