drogher

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Etymology

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From Middle French drogueur (ship for catching and drying fish), from Dutch drogher, droogher, from droogen (to dry).

Noun

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drogher (plural droghers)

  1. A West Indian coasting vessel, with long masts and lateen sails.
    • 1789, Olaudah Equiano, chapter 5, in The Interesting Narrative, volume I:
      He had besides many vessels and droggers, of different sizes, which used to go about the island; and others to collect rum, sugar, and other goods.
  2. Any small, slow craft, especially for transporting goods to or from shore.
    a lumber drogher
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