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Blackshirt

British  
/ ˈblækˌʃɜːt /

noun

  1. (in Europe) a member of a fascist organization, esp a member of the Italian Fascist party before and during World War II

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Blackshirt, 19 August 1933, 19 October 1934.

From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2017

Returning starters: 8 offense, 7 defense Nebraska's Blackshirt defense lost two of its best in linebacker Lavonte David and Alfonzo Dennard, voted the league's best cornerback.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2012

David expects to find a Blackshirt in his locker stall when he shows up for practice.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2011

Of his few friends and cronies, the majority were Blackshirt activists such as the odious "Fruity" Metcalfe.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 31, 2011

Seeing how easily Francis's mother had become a Blackshirt, I asked my mother if something similar had happened to her, with her factory workmate Primrose and her fascist family.

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2010

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