PRIVATEER


Meaning of PRIVATEER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə ]

n. 1 an armed vessel owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for war service. 2 a a commander of such a vessel. b (in pl.) its crew. øøprivateering n. [PRIVATE, after volunteer]

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