oorlam

See also: Oorlam

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Contraction of orang lama, borrowed from Malay orang lama, from orang lama datang.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoːr.lɑm/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: oor‧lam

Noun

oorlam n or m (plural oorlammen, diminutive oorlammetje n)

  1. (chiefly nautical) an alcoholic draught, usually jenever
  2. (obsolete) a long-time resident in the Dutch East Indies
    Synonym: oudgast
  3. (obsolete) an experienced sailor
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