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English > 1 sense of the expression William Kidd:
NOUNperson William Kidd, Kidd, Captain KiddScottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused / accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701 )
English > William Kidd: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningScottish sea captain who was hired to protect British shipping in the Indian Ocean and then was accused / accused of piracy and hanged (1645-1701 ).
SynonymsKidd, Captain Kidd
Instance ofmaster, captain, sea captain, skipperAn officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship