boekanier

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French boucanier.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌbu.kaːˈniːr/
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  • Hyphenation: boe‧ka‧nier
  • Rhymes: -iːr

Noun

boekanier m (plural boekaniers)

  1. buccaneer, pirate; originally especially in reference to French pirates and privateers operating in the Caribbean
    Synonyms: piraat, kaper, vrijbuiter, zeerover

Derived terms
  • boekaniersbedrijf
  • boekaniersschip
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