drogher

plural droghers · alternative droger · alternative drogger

1. A West Indian coasting vessel, with long masts and lateen sails.

   He had besides many vessels and droggers, of different sizes, which used to go about the island; and others to collect rum, sugar, and other goods.

   1789, Olaudah Equiano, chapter 5, in The Interesting Narrative, volume I

2. Any small, slow craft, especially for transporting goods to or from shore.

   a lumber drogher