lascar

• Sustantivo que designa a un marinero del sur o este de Asia, especialmente de la India o de la Indochina, que servía en buques británicos durante la era colonial. Uso histórico en el contexto naval del Imperio Británico.

A noun referring to an East Indian sailor, historically used in the British maritime context.

1. East Indian sailorC1formalbritish

   A sailor from India or Southeast Asia, especially one employed on European ships during the colonial era.

   lascar (marinero asiático)

   • The lascar worked on a British merchant vessel in the 19th century.
   • Many lascars were employed on ships traveling between India and England.
   • The crew included several lascars who were skilled navigators.