Lascar (Noun)
Meaning 1
An East Indian sailor.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lascar was hailed as a hero after navigating the ship through treacherous waters.
- He joined a British merchant vessel as a lascar, leaving behind a life of poverty in Calcutta.
- The crew included several lascar, who were known for their skill and experience in sailing the Indian Ocean.
- Lascars were often employed by European ships as they were seen as skilled and dependable sailors.
- Many lascars settled in port cities around the world, forming close-knit communities that maintained their cultural traditions.