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Definition of mandoor in English:
mandoor
(also mantoor)
noun
South Africanhistorical
During the early years of the Dutch settlement at the Cape of Good Hope: a foreman or overseer of slaves or labourers.
Origin
Early 19th century. From Dutch mandoor from Malay mandor, mandur overseer, foreman.
