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Algerine

[ al-juh-reen ]

adjective



noun

  1. algerine,
    1. a pirate.

algerine

1

/ ˌæ±ô»åÏôəˈ°ù¾±Ë²Ô /

noun

  1. a soft striped woollen cloth
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Algerine

2

/ ˌæ±ô»åÏôəˈ°ù¾±Ë²Ô /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants
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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Algeria
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Algerine1

First recorded in 1650–60; Alger(ia) + -ine 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Algerine1

C19: from French, from ²¹±ô²µÃ©°ù¾±±ð²Ô Algerian: because the cloth was originally made in Algeria
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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.

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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.

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Only six Acts were passed during the session, and those of no permanent significance except, perhaps, an equally elaborate and Algerine Customs Act.

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The session was also notable by reason of the passage of the Defamation Act, introduced by Sir S. W. Griffith as a private member, by which journalists were relieved of the Algerine law under which their profession had previously been carried on.

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If this be the Algerine," he said, "her speed will enable her to make off when she finds out who we are.

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