slatee

slatee (plural slatees)

1. (historical) A black African or mulatto slave trader.
   • 1986, Terry Alford, Prince Among Slaves, page 23:

     An English slave trader who dealt with these slatees wrote on such subjects, "If they are captured that have been particularly active in wars — a King, Prince, or their sons — no price can purchase them."

• elates, saltee, steale, stelae, stelæ, teasel, teasle