FREEBOOTING

Etymology

Noun

freebooting (uncountable)

Piracy or plundering.

(computing) Software piracy, or stealing or unauthorized rehosting of digital content.

Adjective

freebooting (not comparable)

Engaged in piracy or plunder

Verb

freebooting

present participle of freeboot

Source: Wiktionary


Free"boot`ing, n.

Definition: Robbery; plunder; a pillaging.

Free"boot`ing, a.

Definition: Acting the freebooter; practicing freebootery; robbing. Your freebooting acquaintance. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PARSIMONIOUS

(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; ā€œparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā€; ā€œlived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā€


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