Privateer

Meaning

Noun

●

In Warships:

A

that

under a

letter of marque

to

and

take possession

of their cargo.

●

An

or any other

of the

of such a

; a government-sanctioned pirate.

●

An

or

of

of a government service or activity.

●

In American English, Canadian English, Motor racing & People:

A

individual

into a

or

who does not have the

of a large,

team.

●

In Motor racing:

A

team that is not a

of a large

, or automotive/vehicle manufacturer.

Verb

●

To

under

on

and

and

; to

in government-sponsored piracy.

●

To

or

from

of government services.

Sourced from

Origin

privateer

English

-eer

English

-ier

Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)

private

English

privatus

Latin

Sourced from

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Rhymes

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