Meaning of go on the account | Babel Free

Definitions

To become a pirate; to join a pirating or filibustering expedition.

Examples

“And as for serving under Goffe, I hope it is no new thing for gentlemen of fortune who are going on the account, to change a Captain now and then?”

“At this island he ran away from his ship, and associating himself with some desperate fellows, they stole a canoe, and went away to the Grand Camanas, to join some others of their own stamp, who lurked thereabouts, with design to go on the account, the term for pirating.”

“However, during peacetime, privateers and navy men were left without employment, so they often went on the account.”

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