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100+ pages of the real pirate story, the dictionary, lexicon and all pirate inspired words
this feature collection is available for download
100+ pages of the real pirate story, the dictionary, lexicon and all pirate inspired words
OF THE PLUNDERING PIRATES
THE PLUNDERING PIRATE STORY
the brutal truth in a real story of plundering pirates
Home ~ Pirates ~ Profiteer ~ Golden Age
Fact Check ~ Archetype ~ Glorification
Democracy ~ Equality - Pirate Code
Genre ~ Language ~ Lore ~ Narrative ~ Notables
Notorious Pirates ~ Booty ~ Captures ~ Hangings
THE PIRATE DICTIONARY
the real and invented words, terms & expressions
Home ~ Pirates ~ Captains - Crew - Punishment
Ships ~Sails ~ Flags - Navigation ~ Food ~ Booze Gear ~ Weapons ~ Slang/Expressions
THE LEXICON OF PIRATES IN OBSCURITY
the rare, unusual & obscure words related to pirates
HOME ~ [A-F] ~ [G-L] ~ [M-R] ~ [S-Z]
SEARCH THIS SITE - search site below
the brutal truth in a real story of plundering pirates
Home ~ Pirates ~ Profiteer ~ Golden Age
Fact Check ~ Archetype ~ Glorification
Democracy ~ Equality - Pirate Code
Genre ~ Language ~ Lore ~ Narrative ~ Notables
Notorious Pirates ~ Booty ~ Captures ~ Hangings
THE PIRATE DICTIONARY
the real and invented words, terms & expressions
Home ~ Pirates ~ Captains - Crew - Punishment
Ships ~Sails ~ Flags - Navigation ~ Food ~ Booze Gear ~ Weapons ~ Slang/Expressions
THE LEXICON OF PIRATES IN OBSCURITY
the rare, unusual & obscure words related to pirates
HOME ~ [A-F] ~ [G-L] ~ [M-R] ~ [S-Z]
SEARCH THIS SITE - search site below
WORDS, PHRASES, TERMS
Some Real Slang .. Some Not So Much
BROWSE DICTIONARY
THE PIRATE DICTIONARY - HOME
BONUS BOOTY - words related to pirates
view the rare, unusual and obscure words - some even obsolete - that apply to pirates, their lives and their world. Obscure words form the very foundation of this site - the dictionary is like giving you an expected wage. The lexicon is giving you a share of the best booty and the bling.
VIEW LEXICON OF PIRATES IN OBSCURITY
THE TRUTH - story of real plundering pirates
learn more about the rise of profiteering, and the pirate rebellion against authority Read their surprising adaptation to a code that formed a democracy, with equal rights, health insurance, and created a radical electoral system with the power of the vote (and yes, they could vote to kick the captain off the ship).
- A Pirate By Any Other Name (Still a Pirate)
- Scourge of the Seven Seas (Pirates/Crew)
- Turning Tricks for Treasure (Booty)
- Chowder and Lots of Grog (Food/Alcohol)
- Outfitting the Pirate Crew (Crew Gear)
- A Jig at the Gallows (Punishment/Torture)
- Gunfire on the Man-of-War (Weapons)
- Batten Down the Hatches (Pirate Ships)
- Raise the Masts and Set Sail (Mast/Sails)
- Navigating the Seven Seas (Life at Sea)
- Flying the Pirate Flag (Pirate Flags)
- A Pirate’s Life For Me (Slang/Expressions)
BONUS BOOTY - words related to pirates
view the rare, unusual and obscure words - some even obsolete - that apply to pirates, their lives and their world. Obscure words form the very foundation of this site - the dictionary is like giving you an expected wage. The lexicon is giving you a share of the best booty and the bling.
VIEW LEXICON OF PIRATES IN OBSCURITY
THE TRUTH - story of real plundering pirates
learn more about the rise of profiteering, and the pirate rebellion against authority Read their surprising adaptation to a code that formed a democracy, with equal rights, health insurance, and created a radical electoral system with the power of the vote (and yes, they could vote to kick the captain off the ship).
- View profiles of three plundering pirates - Blackbeard, Kidd and the Gentleman
- Get the heinous truth of the crimes, torture, capture and hangings.
- Read about the rise of the archetype, the genre, literary influences, the language and the legends and lore
THERE IS NO PIRATE LANGUAGE
The words were invented - just like Star Trek - to build a vocabulary for the genre. The words were created by writers and filmmakers and they are products that were “inspired by pirates” and may include board room inventions dreamed up by “The Man.”.” That would be Disney. The colorful words and phrases don’t come from Pirates. The authentic words refer to ships, sails, food, gear etc. These are part of the vernacular of the time period and come from nautical sources or the military. Read more here.
This dictionary is formed from real words and terms used in Golden Age and the jargon for sailors and shipbuilding. The pirate specific terms come from Johnson’s nonfiction pirate reference book written in the late 17th century. See it here.
And the dictionary contains the slang you need to Talk Like a Pirate in September. But.., to talk like Pirate all you need to do is. YELL...
FIRE IN THE HOLE!!! #%@6&$## !!!
Then duck and cover or hit the ground.
Sorry for the profanity. Pirates spent most of their time bitching and cussing.
Speaking of swearing.... Check out my feature on the history of profanity, a complete etymology of the F Word going back to the 15th century, and a huge list of all the best swear words, insults and slang I could fit on the pages. If you are sensitive to that kind of thing - do not go there. Ever.
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THE STORY, LANGUAGE & LORE
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LEARN THE REAL STORY OF PIRATES
the brutal truth in a real story of plundering pirates
Pirates ~ Golden Age ~ Fact Check ~ Archetype
Democracy - Pirate Code ~ Notable Notes
Notorious Pirates ~ Booty ~ Hangings
Literary ~ Language ~ Lore ~ Narrative
THE COMPLETE PIRATE DICTIONARY
the real and invented words, terms & expressions
Pirates ~ Captains - Crew - Punishment
Pirate Ships ~ Mast/Sails ~ Flags - Navigation
Food ~ Booze ~ Gear ~ Weapons ~ Slang
LEXICON OF PIRATES IN OBSCURITY
the rare, unusual & obscure words related to pirates
[A-F] ~ [G-L] ~ [M-R] ~ [S-Z]
the brutal truth in a real story of plundering pirates
Pirates ~ Golden Age ~ Fact Check ~ Archetype
Democracy - Pirate Code ~ Notable Notes
Notorious Pirates ~ Booty ~ Hangings
Literary ~ Language ~ Lore ~ Narrative
THE COMPLETE PIRATE DICTIONARY
the real and invented words, terms & expressions
Pirates ~ Captains - Crew - Punishment
Pirate Ships ~ Mast/Sails ~ Flags - Navigation
Food ~ Booze ~ Gear ~ Weapons ~ Slang
LEXICON OF PIRATES IN OBSCURITY
the rare, unusual & obscure words related to pirates
[A-F] ~ [G-L] ~ [M-R] ~ [S-Z]
PIRATE COLLECTION PRESENTED BY
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Words are also posted on twitter under the hashtags #beautifulwords and #wordoftheday and shared visually on pinterest bulletin boards
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A SERIES OF BEAUTIFUL WORDS
Collection of Vocabulary Books, Sites and Resources
Series Homepage | View Sites | Download Books
Words are also posted on twitter under the hashtags #beautifulwords and #wordoftheday and shared visually on pinterest bulletin boards
ABOUT SITE | SITEMAPS | SEARCH | FEEDBACK
Original Content by Kairos ~ @kairosoflife
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Original content © 2021 Copyright, Kairos
