oorlam
See also: Oorlam
Dutch
Alternative forms
- orang lama
- orlam
Etymology
Contraction of orang lama, borrowed from Malay orang lama, from orang lama datang.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈoːr.lɑm/
- Hyphenation: oor‧lam
Noun
oorlam n or m (plural oorlammen, diminutive oorlammetje n)
- (chiefly nautical) An alcoholic draught, usually jenever.
- (obsolete) A long-time resident in the Dutch East Indies.
- Synonym: oudgast
- (obsolete) An experienced sailor.