slavenhaler

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of slaaf (slave) +‎ -en- +‎ halen (to fetch) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈslaː.və(n)ˌɦaː.lər/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: slaven‧ha‧ler

Noun[edit]

slavenhaler m (plural slavenhalers, feminine slavenhaalster)

  1. (historical) One who fetches slaves for sale.
    Synonym: slavenjager
  2. (historical) A slave ship, as used by the above.
    Synonym: slavenschip