land pirate
The term "land pirate" is primarily used in historical contexts to describe criminals who operated on land, similar to how pirates operated at sea.
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Definition
C2Historical
(archaic)A person who robs travelers on roads or highways.
Example
- In the 17th century, a land pirate would often ambush carriages on remote roads.
C2Historical
(archaic)A swindler who deceives sailors at a port.
Example
- Sailors had to be cautious of land pirates who would trick them out of their earnings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "land pirate":