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| pri·va·teer [ prvə tr ] (plural pri·va·teers) |
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| Definition: |
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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
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2. somebody sailing on privateer: the commander or a crew member of a privateer
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| [Mid-17th century. After volunteer] |
