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Meaning of buccaneer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

buccaneer

Pronunciation:/ˌbʌkəˈnɪə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.

  2. A pirate.

verb

Definitions

  1. To engage in piracy against any but one's own nation's ships.