piratically

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adverb

In a piratical manner.

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Meanings

adverbpiratically (comparative more piratically, superlative most piratically)

comparative more piratically · superlative most piratically

  1. In a piratical manner.

    ...the mariners then navigating the said vessel upon the said voyage, maliciously, wilfully, feloniously, and piratically did make an assault...

    1876, Great Britain Parliament, Parliamentary Papers

Origin

From pirate + -ically; attested earlier than piratical; equivalent to piratical + -ly.

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Translations

Esperanto pirate
  • piratein the manner of a pirate

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Chicago

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