corsair
Translation
corsair, pirate, privateer
Examples
The corsair sailed the Mediterranean Sea.
The corsair sailed the Mediterranean Sea.
His ship was a feared corsair.
His ship was a feared corsair.
Grammar Patterns
((n.)) a pirate or privateer, especially one from the Barbary Coast The corsair sailed the Mediterranean Sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pirate, privateer, buccaneer
Etymology
From French 'corsaire', from Latin 'cursus' (a course, a run). A corsair is one who 'courses' or runs across the sea.
Memory Tips
Think of taking a 'course' across the sea. Often associated with the Barbary pirates of North Africa.