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Word: Thuggee
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Hindi ṭhagī, from ṭhag (see thug)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
θʌˈɡiː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
robbery and murder formerly practised in India by members of a group or organization known as the Thugs.
Short Definition:robbery and murder practised by Thugs in India
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