Pyrate

Pyrate is a variation of the spelling of pirate. Spelling during the 1700 and 1800's was haphazard and there were many ways to spell pirate, with pyrate as one of the most commonly accepted forms.

Pyracy in the 1700-1800's was defined as the act of theft on the high seas (out of the jurisdiction of any country). Pyrates could be captured and tried in any country and were subject to any sentance laid down by that country.

Henry Morgan was considered one of the most successful pyrates of all time. He attacked many French and Spanish ships illegally and when he was captured by the English, the Queen knighted him and made him admiral of all the English fleets sailing the Caribbean.

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pyrate

1. n. a publisher etc. who infringes copyright.

2. v.t. and v.i. to act as a pyrate, to plunder, to infringe copyright.

The RIAA hates Pyrates.

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Pyrat

A Caribbean rum. Purportedly causes memory loss via an unknown mechanism.

Julie: I don't remember anything after that shot of Pyrat.
David: ...

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Pyrate Punx

A group of volunteer Lifer Punks, who create shows, book bands, and host events for the local punk rock scenes. Often to join you must know a pyrate and while being prospected you can do a multiple of events like handing out flyers for shows or helping book bands or providing security at shows.

"Oi, Look at them blots"

"Yah they be Pyrate Punx"

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