privateered

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is authorized to act as a privateer, especially during wartime, and to attack and plunder enemy merchant ships.

  - "John was a successful privateer during the War of 1812."
  - "The privateered ship sailed under the Jolly Roger flag."

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Variants

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privateer , privateered , privateering , privateers

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Etymology

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From the late 15th century, from private (personal) + er (agent noun suffix).

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Trivia

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1. Privateering was most common during the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in Europe and the Caribbean.

2. The most famous privateer in history is probably Captain William Kidd, who was later falsely accused of piracy.

3. Privateering was officially abolished in the late 18th century, but some privateers continued to operate illegally as pirates.

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1. Piracy: Privateering is similar to piracy, but with the legal authorization of the government. While both involve attacking and plundering ships, privateering is considered a legitimate activity during times of war.

2. Letter of Marque: A legal document issued by a government granting a privateer the right to attack and loot enemy ships. A privateer could not engage in piracy without a valid Letter of Marque.

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Culture

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Privateering was a common practice during times of war, particularly in Europe from the late 15th to the late 18th centuries. It allowed nations to legally authorize private citizens to attack and loot enemy merchant ships, providing an economic incentive for citizens to join the war effort.

How to Memorize "privateered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in pirate attire, but instead of the skull and crossbones flag, they fly the Jolly Roger flag with a skull holding a cutlass. This person is a privateer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate privateering with the idea of a legal pirate, authorized by their government to attack enemy ships during wartime.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym PIRATE: Privateer In Right And Time Enabled.

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