Meaning of privateer in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪr/

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  1. Noun

    privateer

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from private, on the pattern of volunteer

    Definitions

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

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