Associations to the word «Thuggee»

Wiktionary

THUGGEE, noun. (historical) (countable) A thug (member of band of assassins in India).
THUGGEE, noun. (historical) (uncountable) The murder and robbery of groups of travellers in India.

Dictionary definition

THUGGEE, noun. Murder and robbery by thugs.

Wise words

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