blackshirt

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A uniformed member of a paramilitary wing of the Italian Fascist Party.
  • (by extension) Any member of a fascist party.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English shirt.

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English

shirt

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