sea wolf

noun

1. any of several large, voracious, marine fishes, as the wolffish or sea bass.
2. a pirate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea wolf¹

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300

Example Sentences

His later books drew heavily from experiences and people he encountered at the bar, including the cruel captain in The Sea-Wolf.

From The Daily Beast

The first passage (v. 1599 (b)-1600) I translate literally: Then many agreed upon this (namely), that the sea-wolf had killed him.

From Project Gutenberg

Guillim, however (p. 271), in quoting the arms of Fennor, would seem to assert the sea-wolf and sea-dog to be one and the same.

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He shall be advanced by a sea-wolf, whom the woods of Africa shall accompany.

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My old sea wolf is not frightened of the sea, but I think he is a little frightened of his brother.

From Project Gutenberg

By the time that I had reached the cavern the waves already flowed over old sea wolf's resting-place.

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