filibuster

[feistycurves]

where does the word filibuster come from?

[smurf21]

is a stallion with a huge xxxxx

[Quizmonster]

A filibuster was a pirate, from the Dutch words meaning free and booty (loot). Since the mid-19th century in America it has meant to hold legislation up by making lengthy speeches. I imagine the connection is the idea of holding someone or something to ransom.