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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

freebooter

/ˈfrɪbʊtər/ noun · British & US
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What does freebooter mean?

noun

A pirate or privateer, especially one who operates in the 17th century. A person who engages in unauthorized or unlicensed privateering.

Example

"The freebooter sailed the Caribbean seas, plundering Spanish galleons and amassing a fortune."

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