kaapschip

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Dutch

Etymology

From kapen (to privateer, to hijack) +‎ schip (ship).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkaːp.sxɪp/
  • Hyphenation: kaap‧schip

Noun

kaapschip n (plural kaapschepen, diminutive kaapscheepje n)

  1. a privateer ship
    Synonyms: kaper, kaperschip