Dictionary
pirate- To make an attempt, or to complete an attack on a ship. A thief of the seas, or oceans. Violence used to steal (by force) the property of another vessel in order to steal gold/treasure.
privateer- An armed vessel sailing under the commission of a sovereign power against the enemy.
buccaneer- A piratical adventurer of the sea. A person who plunders at the sea, or land from the sea.
mariner- One whose responsibility it is to help in navigating a vessel.
merchant ship- A ship that is involved in trade/commerce. A cargo ship.
galleon- A large square masted vessel of the 1500's used for war, or commerce.
booty- Goods obtained illegally. Spoils obtained as a result of war or battle.
bounty- Reward or payment, usually from a government, for the capture of a criminal.
loot- Gold, money, or other goods obtained illegally
plunder- The act of pillaging or robbery.
cutlass- A short, heavy, single edged sword, once used predominantly by sailors.
mutiny- To rise against authority, particularly a naval or military power.
maroon-to isolate. Sailors would leave mutinous shipmates on deserted islands, without any means of survival.
jolly roger- Typically a black flag bearing drawn white bones; indicates a pirate ship
