The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Freebooting \Free"boot`ing\, n. Robbery; plunder; a pillaging. [1913 Webster]The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Freebooting \Free"boot`ing\, a. Acting the freebooter; practicing freebootery; robbing. [1913 Webster] Your freebooting acquaintance. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]