Algerine

[ al-juh-reen ]

adjective
noun
  1. algerine,

Origin of Algerine

1
First recorded in 1650–60; Alger(ia) + -ine1

Words Nearby Algerine

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How to use Algerine in a sentence

  • 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.

    A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
  • We had only just entered the Mediterranean when one of those dreadful Algerine pirates took our vessel and made slaves of us all.

    The Middy and the Moors | R.M. Ballantyne
  • The fleet of seven Algerine ships sailed close to the single American frigate in line of battle.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland
  • The crews looked across the bulwarks at each other, but not a word was said until the last Algerine ship was opposite.

    Historic Adventures | Rupert S. Holland

British Dictionary definitions for algerine (1 of 2)

algerine

/ (ˌældʒəˈriːn) /


noun
  1. a soft striped woollen cloth

Origin of algerine

1
C19: from French, from algérien Algerian: because the cloth was originally made in Algeria

British Dictionary definitions for Algerine (2 of 2)

Algerine

/ (ˌældʒəˈriːn) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria

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