privateering

Speech parts

1. privateering - Noun

2. privateering - Verb

Meaning

of Privateer

Cruising in a privateer.

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Examples

Additionally, the Governor also reported a privateering boom in the Thirteen Colonies in North America. Source: Internet

As the war progressed, economic realities caused Bermudians to seize opportunities; they turned to privateering against the Americans. Source: Internet

Algeria became the privateering city-state par excellence, and two privateer brothers were instrumental in extending Ottoman influence in Algeria. Source: Internet

Davis (2005), p. 436. These men were pardoned after testifying that they had deserted from Lafitte's ship in Galveston when they discovered it did not have a valid privateering commission. Source: Internet

Despite the attempt to end privateering around the world, nations continued issuing letters of marque. Source: Internet

During the course of the American War of 1812, Bermudian privateers were to capture 298 ships (the total captures by all British naval and privateering vessels between the Great Lakes and the West Indies was 1,593 vessels). Source: Internet

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