sea robber
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sea robber
First recorded in 1560–70
Example Sentences
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The sea robber laughed as he looked back and saw that there was nothing to mark the place of the hidden rock.
From Fifty Famous Stories Retold by Baldwin, James
And likewise I doe understand that this said John Wentworth, a sea robber, is an indweller with you, soe I desire that you would punish this rogue, according to your good law.
From The Bay State Monthly — Volume 2, No. 5, February, 1885 by Various
He was no longer the wild sea robber, but a refined, courteous gentleman.
From Roger Trewinion by King, Gunning
More than that, he staved in every water cask, until, feeling that he had enough freeboard, he slipped his anchor, set his mainsail and jib, and bore down upon the stranded sea robber.
From Plotting in Pirate Seas by Federer, C. A. (Charles A.)
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