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The system of robbery and murder practised by Thugs (see thug, n. 1). Also: †an act or instance of robbery and murder by a Thug or gang of Thugs (obs…
The system of robbery and murder practised by Thugs (thug, n. 1). Cf. thuggee, n. Now historical and rare.
The system of robbery and murder practised by Thugs (thug, n. 1). Now historical and rare.