Ruffianism
566. Ruffianism
- Brown shirts (S.A. ) Nazi militia who terrorized citizens. [Germ. Hist.: WB, H:238]
- droogs Alex’s rough and tough band of hooligans. [Br. Lit.: A Clockwork Orange ]
- Hawkubites London toughs; terrorized old men, women, and children (1711-1714). [Br. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 406]
- Jackmen medieval para-military thugs. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 463]
- Jets and Sharks hostile street gangs. [Am. Lit. and Cinema: West Side Story ]
- Mohocks bullies terrorizing London streets in 18th century. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 720]
- Scowerers London hooligans, at turn of the 18th century. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 972]
- Tityre Tus young bullies in late 17th-century London. [Br. Hist: Brewer Dictionary, 1087]
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