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Welcome to Pirates! Fact- Vocabulary.
pirate
To make an attempt, or to complete an attack on a ship. A thief of the seas, or
oceans. Violence used to steal (by force) the property of another vessel. One who
makes it his business to sail with the express intention of robbery or plunder. An
armed vessel which sails without legal commission, with the intention of attacking
other vessels in order to steal gold/treasure.
privateer
An armed vessel sailing under the commission of a sovereign power against the enemy.
buccaneer A piratical adventurer of the sea. A person who
plunders at the sea, or land from the sea. Also written buccaneer.
mariner One whose responsibility it is to help in navigating a
vessel.
merchant ship A ship that is involved in trade/commerce. A cargo
ship.
vessel A general name for a hollow structure made to float in
water for navigation, or travel purposes.
galleon A large square masted vessel of the 1500's used for war,
or commerce.
booty Goods obtained illegally. Spoils obtained as a result of
war or battle.
bounty Reward or payment, usually from a government, for the
capture of a criminal.
loot Gold, money, or other goods obtained illegally
plunder The act of pillaging or robbery.
cutlass A short, heavy, single edged sword, once used
predominantly by sailors.
mutiny To rise against authority, particularly a naval or
military power.
maroon Isolate, and resource less. Sailors would leave mutinous
shipmates on deserted islands, without any means of survival.
jolly roger Typically a black flag bearing drawn white bones;
indicates a pirate ship
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Pirate Vocabulary
