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algerines

|al-ge-rines|

/ˈæl.dʒəˌriːnz/

(algerine)

related to Algiers

Base Form	Plural	Noun
algerine	algerines	algerines

Etymology

Etymology Information

'algerine' originates from 'Algiers', specifically the word 'Alger', where 'Alger' referred to the capital city of Algeria.

Historical Evolution

'algerine' changed from the French word 'algérien' and eventually became the modern English word 'algerine'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a person from Algiers', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a pirate from Algiers'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a native or inhabitant of Algiers or Algeria.

The algerines were known for their seafaring skills.

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Noun 2

a pirate from Algiers, especially during the 16th to 19th centuries.

The algerines were feared across the Mediterranean for their raids.

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