Corsair
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɔːɹsɛəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corsair is a noun meaning A French privateer, especially from the port of Saint-Malo.
Meaning
A French privateer, especially from the port of Saint-Malo.
More Meanings
- A privateer or pirate in general.
- The ship of privateers or pirates, especially of French nationality.
- A nocturnal assassin bug of the genus Rasahus, found in the southern USA.
- A Californian market fish (Sebastes rosaceus).
Example Sentences
"If I had been born a corsair or a pirate, a brigand, genteel highwayman or patriot―and they're the same thing," thought Mr. Tappertit, musing among the nine-pins, "I should have been all right. But to drag out a ^([sic]) ignoble existence unbeknown to mankind in general―patience! I will be famous yet."
Word Forms
- corsairs
Synonyms for corsair
Depending on context, synonyms include freebooter, picaroon, pirate, raider, reaver, sea-robber.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include algerine, picard, jacobin, baronne, brest, ultra.
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