lascar

noun

las·​car ˈla-skər How to pronounce lascar (audio)
: an Indian sailor, army servant, or artilleryman

Word History

Etymology

Hindi & Urdu lashkar army

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lascar was in 1615

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Cite this Entry

“Lascar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lascar. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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