West Indiaman
/ˌwɛst ˈɪndɪəman/ /ˌwɛst ˈɪndɪəmən/Now historical
noun
A ship (typically a large sailing ship) engaged in trade with the West Indies.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Treasury Papers. From the name of West India + man.
| 单词 | West Indiaman |
| 释义 | West Indiaman/ˌwɛst ˈɪndɪəman/ /ˌwɛst ˈɪndɪəmən/Now historical noun A ship (typically a large sailing ship) engaged in trade with the West Indies. Origin |
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