Algerine
adjective
Algerine
American
[al-juh-reen]
/ ˌæl dʒəˈrin /
Algerine
1
British
/ ˌældʒəˈriːn /
adjective
noun
algerine
2
British
/ ˌældʒəˈriːn /
noun
Etymology
Origin of Algerine
Example Sentences
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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
And suddenly recovering himself, he darted towards the place where the sick Algerine was slowly endeavouring to follow them.
From Mystery and Confidence (vols. 3 of 3) A Tale by Pinchard, Elizabeth
My station, with young Drake, was on the gundeck, yet I could not resist the inclination of creeping aft and looking at the Algerine through one of our stern ports.
From A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
Long Algerine flint lock, woodwork overlaid with ornamental metal covering, repoussé work, no ramrod.
From American Antiquities Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898 by Norman, Wm. B.
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