French word flibuste comes from Dutch -er, Dutch vrij, Dutch buit (Spoil, booty.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -er | Dutch (nld) | Forms the comparative form of adjectives. Formings adjectives denoting something originating from a place.. Forms nouns denoting male inhabitants or residents of a place. Forms agent nouns from verbs.. Forms nouns for a person associated with something. |
| vrij | Dutch (nld) | Free; not imprisoned or enslaved.. Free; unconstrained.. Free; unobstructed, without blockages.. Free; without obligations. Fairly, rather, quite, very. |
| buit | Dutch (nld) | Spoil, booty. |
| vrijbuiter | Dutch (nld) | Freebooter. |
| flibustier | French (fra) | A filibuster, a pirate. |
| flibuste | French (fra) | Buccaneering, freebooting. Buccaneers, freebooters (collectively). |