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English
Etymology
From pirate + -ically; attested earlier than piratical;[1] equivalent to piratical + -ly.
Adverb
piratically (comparative more piratically, superlative most piratically)
- In a piratical manner.
1876, Great Britain Parliament, Parliamentary Papers:...the mariners then navigating the said vessel upon the said voyage, maliciously, wilfully, feloniously, and piratically did make an assault...
Translations
in the manner of a pirate
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