Buccaneer

Introduction

a pirate, especially one operating in the Caribbean during the 17th century

Background Story

The term 'buccaneer' originated in the 17th century and was used to describe pirates who raided Spanish settlements in the Caribbean. It is derived from the French word 'boucanier', referring to hunters who grilled meat on a wooden frame called 'boucan'. Local folklore and various works of literature, including Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island', have popularized the buccaneer image as adventurous, daring, and often romanticized figures of the sea.

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