privateered
/ˌpraɪvəˈtɪrd/
verb
- Past tense of privateer; engaged in privateering.
- He privateered for three years before retiring to a quiet life on land.
- The crew privateered along the Spanish Main, capturing gold and silver.
- They privateered under a letter of marque from the British crown.
adjective
- Having served as a privateer or been involved in privateering.
- She wrote a book about the privateered ships of the 18th century.
- The museum displayed artifacts from privateered vessels.
- The privateered captain was honored at the naval ceremony.