picaroon
/ˌpɪkəˈruːn/
noun
- A rogue, thief, or pirate; a person who lives by dishonest means.
- The old sailor told tales of picaroons who raided ships in the Caribbean.
- The town was wary of the picaroon who had just arrived on the merchant ship.
- In the story, a band of picaroons hides their treasure on a deserted island.