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Piratical vs Piratically - What's the difference?

piratical | piratically |

As an adjective piratical

is of, pertaining to, or similar to pirates.

As an adverb piratically is

in a piratical manner.

piratical

English

Alternative forms

* piratic

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of, pertaining to, or similar to pirates

    • piratically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • 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...

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