William Kidd

Definitions of William Kidd
  1. noun
    Scottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701)
    synonyms: Captain Kidd, Kidd
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    example of:
    captain, master, sea captain, skipper
    an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
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