† ˈbooter Obs.
[prob. ad. Du. buiter plunderer, freebooter.]
Spoiler; robber. Found only in comb. freebooter.
| 1716 Prideaux Connect. O. & N. Test. ii. vii. IV. 648 The Country was filled with Thieves and free Booters. |
† ˈbooter Obs.
[prob. ad. Du. buiter plunderer, freebooter.]
Spoiler; robber. Found only in comb. freebooter.
| 1716 Prideaux Connect. O. & N. Test. ii. vii. IV. 648 The Country was filled with Thieves and free Booters. |
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