2 entries under this word

Privateer

Pri'va-teer', n.

noun

[From private.] An armed private vessel which bears the commission of a state to cruise during war against the commerce of its enemy. Kent. New Am. Cyc.

Pri'va-teer', v. i.

verbintransitive

[imp. & p. p. PRIVATEERED; p. pr. & vb. n. PRIVATEERING.] To cruise in a commissioned private ship against an enemy, for seizing their ships or annoying their commerce.