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

Phrases Containing Indiaman

Dictionary Entries Near Indiaman

India malacca

Indiaman

Indian

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“Indiaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indiaman. Accessed 1 Oct. 2023.

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