kaperschip

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Compound of kaper (privateer) +‎ schip (ship).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaːpərˌsxɪp/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ka‧per‧schip

Noun[edit]

kaperschip n (plural kaperschepen, diminutive kaperscheepje n)

  1. Privateer ship, a ship authorised by a letter of marque to attack certain foreign ships.