What do pirates call their crew?

hands. The crew of a ship; sailors.

What do pirates call themselves?

In casual conversation the words pirate, buccaneer, and corsair tend to be used more or less interchangeably. Some people, possibly to prove they paid attention in history class, also throw around privateer.

How do pirates greet each other?

Ahoy – A pirate greeting, or a shout to attract an attention.

What do pirates call liquor?

grog. An alcoholic liquor, especially rum, diluted with water.

What do pirates call beer?

ale
Pirate Speak – Drinking

Term	Definition
ale	A fermented alcoholic beverage containing malt and hops, similar but heavier than beer.
black jack	large drinking cup made of leather and stiffened with tar
carouser	One who drinks wassail and engages in festivity, especially riotous drinking.
clap of thunder	A strong, alcoholic drink.

What is the name for a female pirate?

Spanning the globe and centuries, we introduce you to the infamous she-pirates of the seven seas.

• Anne Bonny.
• Mary Read.
• Sadie the goat.
• Queen teuta of illyria.
• Back From the Dead Red.
• The Lioness Of Brittany.
• Anne Dieu-Le-Veut.
• Sayyida al Hurra.

What is a yo ho ho?

Definition of ‘yo-ho-ho’ 1. an exclamation to call attention. 2. another word for yo-heave-ho.

What did pirates call ghosts?

Pirate Speak – Expressions

Term	Definition
dredgie	ghost or ghosts of pirates dead by betrayal
fire in the hole	A warning issued before a cannon is fired.
gangway	(1) A passage along either side of a ships upper deck. (2) A gangplank. (3) An interjection used to clear a passage through a crowded area.

What did pirates Call dogs?

Pirate Lingo

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!	Pirate catch phrase of grumbling or disgust
Scurvy Dog	The pirate is calling you an insulting name
Scuttle	Sink a ship
Seadog	A veteran sailor or old pirate
Sea Legs	When a sailor adjusts his balance from riding on a boat for a long time