Definitions

1. noun

A type of pirate or privateer operating in the 17th century, particularly in the Caribbean, often associated with the buccaneers.

“The haïduck’s exploits on the high seas were the stuff of legend among sailors.”

2. noun

A variant of the word ‘buccaneer’, often used to describe pirates or privateers operating in the Caribbean during the 17th century.

“The haïduck was a notorious pirate who sailed the Caribbean seas for many years.”