corsair
🇺🇸
/kɔːrˈser/
🇬🇧
/kɔːˈseə(r)/
noun
R
A corsair is a pirate, especially one who attacks ships at sea.
The notorious corsair and his crew attacked the merchant ship, seeking treasure.
R
A corsair is also a privately owned ship that is authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during a war.
During the war, the corsair was given permission by the king to seize enemy vessels.
translation
A corsair is a pirate, especially one who attacks ships at sea.; A corsair is also a privately owned ship that is authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during a war.
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corsairs