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freebooter Definition

free·booter (-bo̵̅o̅t′ər)

noun

a plunderer; specif., a pirate

Etymology: Du vrijbuiter < vrijbuiten, to plunder < vrij, free + buit, plunder

freebooter Synonyms

freebooter

n.

pirate, buccaneer, plunderer, marauder; see pirate.

freebooter Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

notorious: These men were notorious freebooters, famed for their cunning and bravery, and often for their generosity.