freebooter
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🇺🇸
/ˈfriˌbutər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfriːˌbuːtə/
pirate or plunderer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freebooter' originates from the Dutch word 'vrijbuiter', where 'vrij' meant 'free' and 'buiter' meant 'plunderer'.
Historical Evolution
'vrijbuiter' transformed into the English word 'freebooter' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who plunders freely', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who engages in piracy or plundering, especially at sea.
The freebooter sailed the seas in search of treasure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 06:42