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highbinder.

A ruffian, especially one of a gang.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A ruffian, especially one of a gang.

    US · obsolete
  2. A member of one of several Chinese criminal gangs associated with illegal immigration and prostitution.

    US · obsolete
  3. A swindler, especially a corrupt politician.

    US · dated
Where this word comes from

From the name of a nativist gang that flourished in New York City in the early 19th century, possibly an alteration of hide + binder.

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