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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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The company said its missiles, which go by the name of Blackbeard, will sell for prices in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal

Equal parts shaggy workplace comedy, love story and piratical mayhem, the series has captivated a large swath of viewers even as it broke hearts — including Blackbeard’s.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From New York Times

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

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

From Seattle Times