Plural of corsair
regular plural
The plural of corsair is corsairs.
Forms of corsair
| Singular | corsair /kɔːɹsɛəɹ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | corsairs |
| Countable | countable |
Corsairs in a sentence
- Whereas these latter would stand and fight off the corsairs, the Provençaux would flee or strike sails.2015, Peter N. Miller, Peiresc’s Mediterranean World, Harvard University Press, →ISBN, page 218. From the entry Provençaux
- But this, from King's point of view, was almost equally unacceptable, since the French corsairs who used the Saint-Dominican ports would be better supplied for their attacks on American shipping.1967, Hubert Cole, Christophe, King of Haiti, Viking Press, →ISBN, page 57. From the entry Saint-Dominican
Meaning of corsair
- noun A French privateer, especially from the port of Saint-Malo.
- noun A privateer or pirate in general.
- noun The ship of such privateers or pirates, especially of French nationality.
Questions about the plural of corsair
- What is the plural of corsair?
- The plural of corsair is corsairs.
- Is corsair countable?
- Corsair is a countable noun.
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