Brownshirt

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A uniformed member of the German Nazi Party (NSDAP), especially a storm trooper of the .
  • Any member of a fascist party; any fascist or neo-Nazi.

Etymology

Compound from English brown + English shirt.

Origin

English

shirt

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