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pirateMain Entry: 1pi·rate Pronunciation: \ˈpī-rət\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin pirata, from Greek peiratēs, from peiran to attempt — more at fear Date: 14th century : one who commits or practices piracy — pi·rat·i·cal \pə-ˈra-ti-kəl, pī-\ adjective — pi·rat·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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