lascar

Meanings

• noun

  A seaman from the Indian subcontinent, particularly from the Malabar Coast, who served on European merchant ships in the Indian Ocean during the 16th to 19th centuries.

  - "The lascar crew mutinied against their British captain."
  - "The lascar seamen were known for their bravery and fighting skills."

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Variants

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lascar , lascars

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Etymology

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From the Malayalam word 'laskar' meaning soldier or servant.

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Trivia

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1. Lascars were often recruited through the 'country trade' - the trade between European countries and their colonies and other Asian countries.

2. Lascars were known for their bravery and fighting skills, and were often used as marines in European armies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indian Ocean Trade: The historical trade routes and networks that connected Asia, Africa, and Europe.

2. East India Companies: European trading companies that established colonies and trade monopolies in Asia and the Americas.

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Culture

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The term 'lascar' has historical significance as it refers to seamen from the Indian subcontinent who served on European merchant ships in the Indian Ocean during the 16th to 19th centuries. They were an integral part of the maritime trade between Europe and Asia.

How to Memorize "lascar"

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   - Visualize a seaman from the Indian subcontinent serving on a European merchant ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'lascar' with seamen from the Indian subcontinent and the Indian Ocean.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lascars are seamen from Asia' to remember the meaning of the word.

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