privateer
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Is privateer a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of privateer?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (historical) A privately owned warship that acted under a letter of marque to attack enemy merchant ships and take possession of their cargo.historical
2. (historical) An officer or any other member of the crew of such a ship; a government-sanctioned pirate.Examples: "Kidd soon threw off the character of a privateer and became a pirate."historical
3. (motor racing, chiefly Canada, US, Australia) A private individual entrant into a race or competition who does not have the backing of a large, professional team.AustraliaCanadaUS
4. (motor racing, elite championships) A racing team that is not a subsidiary of a large conglomerate, or automotive or vehicle manufacturer.
Definition source: Wiktionary