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Blackbeard

American  
[blak-beerd] / ˈblækˌbɪərd /

noun

  1. pseudonym of Edward Teach.


Blackbeard British  
/ ˈblækˌbɪəd /

noun

  1. nickname of (Edward) Teach See Teach

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Although fictional, the game stars real characters such as the infamous English pirate Blackbeard, and other pirates including Mary Read and Anne Bonny.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

In late April, the Navy awarded the company a $105 million agreement to strap Blackbeard onto F/A-18 fighter jets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

An initiative called Project Blackbeard tried to woo bigger celebrities onto Cameo with upfront cash payments and minimum guarantees.

From New York Times Oct. 20, 2023

He was Blackbeard in the Starz series “Black Sails,” Commander Jack Swinburne in the German television series “Das Boot,” and Othere on “Vikings.”

From Washington Times May 22, 2023

It can usually be recognized by the word to in front of it: Blackbeard helped him to escape.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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