Algerine

[ al-juh-reen ]

/ ˌæl dʒəˈrin /

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adjective

Algerian.

noun

Algerian.

algerine,

a pirate.
algerienne.

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Origin of Algerine

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

Words nearby Algerine

Alger, Horatio, Jr., Algeria, Algerian, Algerian stripe, algerienne, Algerine, Algernon, algesia, algesimeter, algetic, Al-Ghazzali

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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.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
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

a soft striped woollen cloth

Word Origin for algerine

C19: from French, from algérien Algerian: because the cloth was originally made in Algeria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

of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Algeria

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