merchant seaman
Defined in 2 dictionaries — U.S. Code, Black's (1910)
United States Code
50 U.S.C. § 4113 — as used in this section
As used in this section, the term "merchant seaman" means any individual who was employed as a seaman or crew member on any vessel registered under the laws of the United States, or under the laws of any government friendly to the United States during World War II, and who was a citizen of the United States on and after December 7, 1941, to the date of his death or the date of filing claim under this section; except any such individual who is entitled to, or who has received, benefits under section 4104 of this title as a "civilian American citizen".
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A sailor employed in a private vessel, as distinguished from one employed in the navy or public ships. U. S. v. Sullivan (C. Ct) 43 Fed. 604; The Ben Flint, 3 Fed. Cas. 184.
Defined under Merchant in Black's Law Dictionary.