Definition of pirate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one who commits or practices piracy
pirate
verb
pirated; pirating
Definition of pirate (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to commit piracy on
2
: to take or appropriate by piracy: such as
a
: to reproduce without authorization especially in infringement of copyright
b
: to lure away from another employer by offers of betterment
: to commit or practice piracy
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The first known use of pirate was in the 14th century
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