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Ruffianism
Brown shirts (S.A.) Nazi militia who terrorized citizens. [Germ. Hist.: WB, H:238] Alex’s rough and tough band of hooligans. [Br. Lit.: A Clockwork Orange] London toughs; terrorized old men, women, and children (1711-1714). [Br. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 406] medieval para-military thugs. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 463] hostile street gangs. [Am. Lit. and Cinema: West Side Story] bullies terrorizing London streets in 18th century. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 720] London hooligans, at turn of the 18th century. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 972] young bullies in late 17th-century London. [Br. Hist: Brewer Dictionary, 1087] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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