Definition of mandoor in English:
mandoor
(also mantoor)
noun
South African
historical
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.
Pronunciation
mandoor
/ˈmandɔː//ˈmandʊə/