EAST INDIAN SEAMAN Crossword Clue
EAST INDIAN SEAMAN Crossword Clue
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An East Indian Seaman is a type of sailor who is from the Indian subcontinent and works on a ship. The term 'LASCAR' is a six-letter word used to describe this type of seaman, which originates from the Persian word for 'SOLDIER'. This term was used by the British in the 19th century to refer to sailors from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.