Ma-raud’er, n.

(formerly pronounced ma-rō'der), n. [Eng. maraud, supra; Fr. maraudeur, Sp. merodeador. Cf. Lat. morator, a delayer, loiterer, from morari, to delay, loiter.] A rover in quest of booty or plunder; a plunderer.

The pirates had been a troublesome enemy, because, as flying marauders, lurking, and watching their opportunities, they could seldom be brought to action. De Quincey.