piratic

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Prime Minister Begin denied a charge by Moscow that Israel was planning a "piratic raid" on Syria.

From Time Magazine Archive

The only rock 'n' roll reached England from the piratic Radio Luxembourg.

From Time Magazine Archive

When Iphicrates first reached the Chersonese he and Anaxibius carried on war against each other by the despatch of guerilla or piratic bands across the straits.

From Hellenica by Dakyns, Henry Graham

His exorbitant claims were assented to, as it was infinitely important that the piratic expedition should be sanctioned by the blessing of the Church.

From The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

Indeed, this name of Skelt appears so stagey and piratic, that I will adopt it boldly to design these qualities. 

From Memories and Portraits by Stevenson, Robert Louis