Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Privateer

In the days of sail, a privately owned ship authorized by a national power (by means of a Letter of Marque) to conduct hostilities against an enemy. Also called a private man of war.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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