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2007-01-10 22:59:41 · 8 answers · asked by lion of judah 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Don't know tomo but i thought i'd prank u recognition 4 the lion of judah.
2007-01-10 23:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by MJR 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It comes from the Greek to attempt fear,
ie, to frighten. Pirates usually meant death
whichmakes sense.
2007-01-10 23:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin prta, from Greek peirts, from peirn, to attempt, from peira, trial; see per- 3 in Indo-European roots
2007-01-10 23:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because to "pirate," is to go through anothers belongings at will, and to "steal" what you want.
2007-01-10 23:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by amber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id like to know too...but amusing answer..
2007-01-10 23:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sunny-T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they used to steel pies then score them
2007-01-10 23:04:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
haha very witty
2007-01-10 23:02:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jim laddy....
2007-01-10 23:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋