slavenhaler

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Dutch

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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