noun
Meaning 1
A ruffian, especially one of a gang.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, obsolete
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Standard Lemma guide
highbinder
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noun
Meaning 2
A member of one of several Chinese criminal gangs associated with illegal immigration and prostitution.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, obsolete
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noun
Meaning 3
A swindler, especially a corrupt politician.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, dated
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noun
Meaning 4
a corrupt politician
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor
History
Etymology
From the name of a nativist gang that flourished in New York City in the early 19th century, possibly an alteration of hide + binder.