slavenhaler

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of slaaf (“slave”) +‎ -en- +‎ halen (“to fetch”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈslaː.və(n)ˌɦaː.lər/
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  • Hyphenation: slaven‧ha‧ler

Noun

slavenhaler m (plural slavenhalers, feminine slavenhaalster)

  1. (historical) One who fetches slaves for sale.
    Synonym: slavenjager
  2. (historical) A slave ship, as used by the above.
    Synonym: slavenschip
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