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Etymology

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Compound of kaper (privateer) +‎ schip (ship).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkaːpərˌsxɪp/
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  • Hyphenation: ka‧per‧schip

Noun

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kaperschip n (plural kaperschepen, diminutive kaperscheepje n)

  1. Privateer ship, a ship authorised by a letter of marque to attack certain foreign ships.