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patamar

The English word “patamar” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A sailing vessel resembling a grab, formerly used in the coasting trade of Bombay and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
  2. A courier or messenger travelling on foot.

Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese patamar.

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