straitsman

straitsman
\\ˈstrātsmən\ noun (plural straitsmen \\“\)
Etymology: from the Straits, name used formerly to designate the Strait of Malacca, or Bass strait, Australia
1. : a ship equipped and suited for service in and about the Strait of Malacca
2. usually capitalized : a native or resident of Australia in the vicinity of Bass strait

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  • Straitsman — Schwesterschiff Hammerodde p1 …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • straitsman — straits·man …   English syllables

  • Straitsman — /ˈstreɪtsmən/ (say straytsmuhn) noun (plural Straitsmen) 1. a person living on an island in Bass Strait. 2. (also lower case) Australian History a Bass Strait sealer …  

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