Algerine
algerine,
a pirate.
Origin of 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.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellAn 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. BallantyneThe fleet of seven Algerine ships sailed close to the single American frigate in line of battle.
Historic Adventures | Rupert S. HollandThe 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)
/ (ˌældʒəˈriːn) /
a soft striped woollen cloth
Origin of algerine
1British Dictionary definitions for Algerine (2 of 2)
/ (ˌældʒəˈriːn) /
of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants
a native or inhabitant of Algeria
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