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privateer

pri·va·teer [ prvə tr ] (plural pri·va·teers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. private ship used in war: a ship that belongs to and is run by a person or company but is authorized by the government to engage in battle during war

2. somebody sailing on privateer: the commander or a crew member of a privateer

[Mid-17th century. After volunteer]
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