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

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

It seems it was in remembrance of his landing this day at Boston, after his Algerine captivity.

From White Slavery in the Barbary States by Sumner, Charles

The Algerine was now but a few hundred yards astern, the foam flying from her sharp bows as they cleft the water.

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

The Algerine was now barely one hundred yards astern, having achieved her object of getting to lee'ard of us.

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