verb
- engaged in privateering; operated as a privateer
Usage: nautical; historical
Examples
- The captain privateered against enemy merchant ships during the war.
- Many sailors privateered in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
- He privateered under a letter of marque from the crown.
- The vessel privateered along the coast for several months.
- They privateered successfully, capturing numerous prizes.
- The crew privateered until the peace treaty was signed.