oorlam

See also: Oorlam

Dutch

Alternative forms

• orang lama
• orlam

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoːr.lɑm/

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• 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.