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ˈMoorman2 [f. Moor n.2 + man.] = Moor n.2; in India, a Muslim.
1698Fryer Acc. E. India & P. 55 These Moormen..never set their hands to do any Labour, but that they sing a Psalm, or Prayer. 1763Scrafton Indostan (1770) 26 The Moormen..make them, of whom they have no jealousy, the ministers of their oppression. 1836Lett. fr. Madras (1843) 41, I gave some embroidery to be done by a Moorman recommended by my tailor. 1850Whittier Derne 113 Men speak the praise of him who gave Deliverance to the Moorman's slave. 1889Ceylon Observer 4 May, The gem was bought in by the owner. I hear since that some of the Moormen who came for the sale have made offers. 1897Tablet 16 Oct. 606 Whether the man be a Christian, Jew, Agnostic, Buddhist, Mormon or Moorman. |