freebooter
Translation
pirate, plunderer, marauder
Examples
The freebooter sailed the seven seas.
The freebooter sailed the seven seas.
The coast was plagued by freebooters.
The coast was plagued by freebooters.
Grammar Patterns
a freebooter a pirate He was a notorious freebooter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pirate, buccaneer, plunderer, marauder
Etymology
From Dutch 'vrijbuiter', from 'vrij' (free) + 'buit' (booty). Someone who takes booty freely.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who gets 'booty' for 'free'. It's a slightly more literary term for a pirate.