concept   lascar
culture   European
statement   The term "lascar" historically referred to Indian sailors employed on European ships during the age of sail.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 lascar European Historically referred to Asian or Arab sailors, especially those from the Indian subcontinent, who were employed on European ships during the age of sail. 1
2 lascar European Historically used to describe Indian sailors or seamen, particularly those from the Indian subcontinent, in the 17th to 19th centuries. 1