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  Algerine

  adjective

  Algerian.
• algerine
  algerine

  noun

  a soft striped woollen cloth

Algerine

American  

[al-juh-reen] / ˌæl dʒəˈrin /

adjective

1. Algerian.

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noun

1. Algerian.

2. algerine,

   1. a pirate.

   2. algerienne.

Algerine ¹ British  

/ ˌældʒəˈriːn /

adjective

1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria

algerine ² British  

/ ˌældʒəˈriːn /

noun

1. a soft striped woollen cloth

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Etymology

Origin of Algerine

First recorded in 1650–60; Alger(ia) + -ine ¹

Example Sentences

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Algerine

According to historian James Hardiman, Joyce’s ship was intercepted by Algerine corsairs shortly after setting sail from Galway in 1675.

From National Geographic ● Jan. 11, 2024

Parks said that Ellington’s aunt, Algerine Jennings, had called the prison on 30 September to inquire about her niece’s welfare after receiving her letter.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 8, 2014

Much of this consisted of valuable stores that the Algerine had on board when we took her, and the satisfaction of the lawless freebooters was unbounded.

From A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

Amidst the clamour of shrieks, groans, and maledictions, for the havoc our broadside had caused was immense, two white men sprang over the side of the Algerine and began to swim in our direction.

From The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

She was captured by an Algerine rover, and the boy made prisoner.

From The Portland Sketch Book by Various