picaroon

/ˌpɪkəˈruːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a pirate or privateer, especially in the 17th century

“The infamous picaroon was feared by sailors across the Caribbean.”

2. verb

to plunder or pillage, especially on the high seas

“The pirates picarooned the unsuspecting merchant ship.”

Synonyms

  • pirate
  • privateer

Antonyms

  • maritime official
  • shipowner