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Jan. 18th, 2020 09:07 amAnd Then There Was Nothing...the link is below. https://archiveofourown.org/works/578550
And Then There Was Nothing...the link is below. https://archiveofourown.org/works/578550

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
[cor-SAYR]Part of speech: noun
Origin: middle french, 16th century
"Corsair" is quite a romantic synonym for pirate or pirate ship. This word has been used in many contexts, including titles for books, newspapers, music, video games, and even cars. Even the military can appreciate the history of a corsair. Several U.S. military aircraft models have been dubbed with the name corsair.
Corsair comes from the Middle French word “corsaire,” meaning pirate. Barbary corsairs were rogue pirates, operating off the coast of North Africa, where a large population speaks French. But the French corsairs were privateers, sanctioned by the French government. They would capture other ships and cargo and receive a portion of the proceeds, with the rest going back to the government.
