Indiaman

noun

In·​dia·​man ˈin-dē-ə-mən How to pronounce Indiaman (audio)
: a merchant ship formerly used in trade with India
especially : a large sailing ship used in this trade

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Indiaman was in 1588

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Cite this Entry

“Indiaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indiaman. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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