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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