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Privateer Definition & Meaning

privateer
noun
  1. an officer or crew member of a privateer
  2. a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation

"Privateer" in song lyrics

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  • "what is a privateer"
    AOL — AOL
  • "corum privateer"
    AOL — AOL
  • "articles of agreement privateer"
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Frequently asked questions

What does privateer mean?
an officer or crew member of a privateer a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation
What part of speech is privateer?
Privateer is a noun.
How many definitions does privateer have?
Privateer has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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