I. ˈpī-rət noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin pirata, from Greek peiratēs, from peiran to attempt — more at fear
Date: 14th century
: one who commits or practices piracy
• pi·rat·i·cal pə-ˈra-ti-kəl, pī- adjective
• pi·rat·i·cal·ly -k(ə-)lē adverb
II. verb
( pi·rat·ed ; pi·rat·ing )
Date: 1574
transitive verb
1. : to commit piracy on
2. : to take or appropriate by piracy: as
a. : to reproduce without authorization especially in infringement of copyright
b. : to lure away from another employer by offers of betterment
intransitive verb
: to commit or practice piracy