privateer
The origin and history of privateer.
Etymology
Formed from private and -eer, probably modelled on volunteer, and shortened from the original term "Private Man-of-war".
The origin and history of privateer.
Formed from private and -eer, probably modelled on volunteer, and shortened from the original term "Private Man-of-war".
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