Definition of algerine:
(n) :
A type of loosely woven cloth in stripes of bright colors, used for scarves, shawls and similar.
(n) :
(archaic) A native or inhabitant of Algiers or Algeria, especially of Moorish or Berber descent, or of non-European descent.
(adj) :
(archaic) Algerian.
(n) :
(archaic) A pirate, especially one from the Barbary Coast.