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buccaneering


Meanings
  • noun

    Piracy, especially in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th and 18th centuries.

    - "The buccaneering era was marked by lawlessness and plunder."
    - "Despite his buccaneering past, he became a respected member of society."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with buccaneering
jaring , staring , bearing , caring
Variants
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buccaneer , buccaneered , buccaneering , buccaneerish , buccaneers
Etymology
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From buc (hog) + cane (sugar cane), probably because early buccaneers lived in huts made from sugar cane.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'buccaneer' first appeared in print in 1620.

  2. Buccaneers were often organized into companies, with a captain and a quartermaster.

  3. Buccaneers were known for their distinctive red shirts and black waistcoats.


Related Concepts
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  1. Piracy: Buccaneering is a form of piracy that was prevalent in the Caribbean Sea during the 17th and 18th centuries.

  2. Golden Age of Piracy: The Golden Age of Piracy refers to the period from the late 16th to the late 18th century when piracy thrived in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.


Culture
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Buccaneering is a significant part of pirate history and popular culture. It is often romanticized in literature, films, and music.

How to Memorize "buccaneering"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of pirates sailing on a ship in the Caribbean Sea, plundering other ships and living in huts made of sugar cane.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'buccaneering' with piracy and the Caribbean Sea.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Big Ugly Cannibals Annoy Everyone' to remember the spelling of 'buccaneering'.


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