Definition of "drogher"

drogher

noun
plural droghers
1. A West Indian coasting vessel, with long masts and lateen sails.
  Quotations
  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.