straitsman

noun
straits·​man | \ ˈstrātsmən\
plural straitsmen\ " \

Definition of straitsman

1 : a ship equipped and suited for service in and about the Strait of Malacca
2 usually capitalized : a native or resident of Australia in the vicinity of Bass Strait

History and Etymology for straitsman

from the Straits, name used formerly to designate the Strait of Malacca, or Bass strait, Australia

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