Associations to the word «Indiaman»

Wiktionary

INDIAMAN, noun. (nautical) A large ship that traded between Britain and India on behalf of the East India Company

Dictionary definition

INDIAMAN, noun. A large sailing ship that was engaged in the British trade with India.

Wise words

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