A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Privateer
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An armed private vessel which bears the commission of
the sovereign power to cruise against the enemy. See Letters of marque,
under Marque.
Privateer meaning & definition 1 of Privateer.
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A [goverment] sponsered pirate, or [mercenary]
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An armed ship, privately owned. Or, a member of its crew.
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A reference used to describe a well equiped, mobile, [independent business] operator with a healthy sense of self interest.
Privateer meaning & definition 2 of Privateer.
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Despite its rather [fagged out] sounding name, real Privateers are basically sea going mercenaries. They were often hired during the [Age of Enlightenment] to [escort] merchants and to fight against the Spanish/French/English depending on who they were working for.
Privateer meaning & definition 3 of Privateer.
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Nickname of [the University] of [New Orleans]. Yet the mascot is an [alligator].
Privateer meaning & definition 4 of Privateer.
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The best [Stepmania] player ever to [grace] [the earth].
Privateer meaning & definition 5 of Privateer.
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Privateer in NASCAR. A competitor who pays for his own racing team, usually without backing or funding from a major car manufacturer.
Privateer meaning & definition 6 of Privateer.
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A [person] who does [dirty work] for [others]
Privateer meaning & definition 7 of Privateer.