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privateer in Dutch

privateer in Dutch is kaapschip, kaper — privateer means a privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo.

privateer in Dutch

kaapschip
noun
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
kaper
noun
(historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo. [from 17th c.]
kaper
noun
(historical) An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate. [from 17th c.]

What does "privateer" mean?

  1. noun A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo.
  2. noun An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate.
  3. noun An advocate or beneficiary of privatization of a government service or activity.
  4. noun A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team.
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What is "privateer" in Dutch?

"privateer" in Dutch is kaapschip, kaper. privateer means: A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo.

Are there other ways to say "privateer" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "privateer": kaapschip, kaper.

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