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Algerine
[ al-juh-reen ]
noun
- algerine,
- a pirate.
Algerine
1/ ˌældʒəˈriːn /
adjective
- of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Algeria
algerine
2/ ˌældʒəˈriːn /
noun
- a soft striped woollen cloth
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Origin of Algerine1
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Example Sentences
Desperate engagement between an Algerine cruiser of 18 guns, well manned, and a Corsican frigate of 26 nine and twelve pounders.
An Italian named Pelegini, was, in 1712, captain-general of the Algerine galleys.
We had only just entered the Mediterranean when one of those dreadful Algerine pirates took our vessel and made slaves of us all.
The fleet of seven Algerine ships sailed close to the single American frigate in line of battle.
The crews looked across the bulwarks at each other, but not a word was said until the last Algerine ship was opposite.
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