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William Kidd

see synonyms of william kidd

Noun

1. captain kidd, kidd, william kidd

Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)

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William Kidd

see synonyms of william kidd
Scottish sea captain who turned to piracy after being hired to protect British ships in the Indian Ocean (1696). His cruelty and undiscovered buried treasure, although unsubstantiated, remain legendary.

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