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noun
A member of an Irish fascist organization led by Eoin O'Duffy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, historical
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noun
Any person accused of supporting right-wing Irish nationalism or fascism.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, derogatory
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noun
A member of Ireland's Fine Gael political party, which O'Duffy's followers joined after their own organization was dissolved.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, derogatory
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noun
A member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers, named for the blue sweaters they wear in away games.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports
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noun
A member of the paramilitary wing of the Kuomintang during Chiang Kai-shek's rule of the Republic of China.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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History
From blue + shirt.
