English dictionary
privateer
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an officer or crew member of a privateer
Synonyms privateersmanSource: WordNet 3.0
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a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An armed private vessel which bears the commission of the sovereign power to cruise against the enemy. See <i>Letters of marque</i>, under <u>Marque</u>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To cruise in a privateer.
Source: webster1913