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ALGERINE
Etymology
Noun
algerine (usually uncountable, plural algerines)
A type of loosely woven cloth in stripes of bright colors, used for scarves, shawls and similar.
Anagrams
• lagerine, regaline
Etymology
Adjective
Algerine
(archaic) Algerian.
Noun
Algerine (plural Algerines)
(archaic) A native or inhabitant of Algiers or Algeria, especially of Moorish or Berber descent, or of non-European descent.
(archaic) A pirate, especially one from the Barbary Coast.
Anagrams
• lagerine, regaline
Source: Wiktionary
Al`ge*rine", a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to Algiers or Algeria.
Al`ge*rine", n.
Definition: A native or one of the people of Algiers or Algeria. Also, a pirate.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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