Colonial-era pirate captain Crossword Clue

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Colonial-era pirate captain Crossword Answer

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COLONIAL (adjective)
1. composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
COLONIAL (noun)
1. a resident of a colony
CAPTAIN (noun)
1. the leader of a group of people
2. the pilot in charge of an airship
CAPTAIN (verb)
1. be the captain of a sports team

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