In·dia·man
| \ ˈin-dē-ə-mən
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Definition of Indiaman
: a merchant ship formerly used in trade with India
especially
: a large sailing ship used in this trade
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“Indiaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indiaman. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Indiaman was in 1588
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