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Corsair Definition & Meaning

corsair
noun
  1. a pirate along the Barbary Coast
  2. a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)

"Corsair" in song lyrics

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  • "jean lafitte the corsair"
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  • "charles pillsbury's found corsair"
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Frequently asked questions

What does corsair mean?
a pirate along the Barbary Coast a swift pirate ship (often operating with official sanction)
What part of speech is corsair?
Corsair is a noun.
How many definitions does corsair have?
Corsair has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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