Definitions for algerines

algerines Al·ge·rine

Spelling: [al-juh-reen]
IPA: /ˌæl dʒəˈrin/

Algerines is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 712 anagrams from letters in algerines (aeegilnrs).

Definitions for algerines

noun

  1. Algerian.
  2. (lowercase) a pirate.
  3. (lowercase) algerienne.
  4. a brightly striped woolen fabric used for tents, awnings, curtains, etc.

adjective

  1. Algerian.

Origin of algerines

First recorded in 1650-60; Alger(ia) + -ine1

Examples for algerines

The Algerine could not believe this, and told the American so.

The Algerine had, after all, outmanœuvred the over-clever Genoese.

In the long list of Algerine viceroys, we meet with many a European.

Could I get at it by some fortunate introduction to the Algerine ambassador?

Our larboard bow-chaser was fired, but the Algerine took no notice of it.

What would the subjects of Algerine or Turkish despotism say?

A Frenchman, taken into slavery by an Algerine, was asked what he could do.

That she was an Algerine pirate, and had been engaged in plundering the brig, we had no doubt.

The Algerine besought him to make no attack for three hours.

We have said that Algerine roofs are flat, but they are by no means regular.

Word Value for algerines
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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