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Term: Shanghaier

Noun (Person)

A shanghaier refers to an individual who forcefully or deceitfully coerces or kidnaps someone to serve as a sailor at sea, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Example sentence: The notorious shanghaier was apprehended after illegally recruiting unsuspecting men into a life of maritime servitude.

Noun (Local)

In the local context, Shanghaier is a term used to describe a resident or native of Shanghai, a major city in China.

Example sentence: The Shanghaier enthusiastically showcased the city's rich cultural heritage to the visiting tourists.

Verb (Transitive)

To shanghai someone is to forcibly or deceitfully induce them to join a ship's crew without their consent.

Example sentence: The unscrupulous captain managed to shanghai a crew by luring them with false promises and then trapping them onboard.

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