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piratically

adv

Etymology

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

  1. derived from πειρατής
  2. derived from pīrāta — “pirate”
  3. derived from pirate
  4. inherited from pirate
  5. suffixed as piratically — “pirate + ically”

Definitions

  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...

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