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Brownshirt Definition


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Brownshirt
noun
    1. historical
      In Nazi Germany: a member of the Nazi political militia. Also called stormtrooper.
    2. A member of any fascist organization. Compare Blackshirt, Redshirt.
Etymology: 1930s.



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