sea king

sea king
1. one of the piratical Scandinavian chiefs who ravaged the coasts of medieval Europe.
2. (caps.) a twin-engine U.S. Navy helicopter for rescue work and antisubmarine warfare.
[1575-85; trans. of ON saekonungr; c. OE saecyning]

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