THUGGEE


Meaning of THUGGEE in English

[ θʌ'gi: ]

■ noun historical the robbery and murder practised by the Thugs in accordance with their ritual.

Derivatives

thuggism noun

Origin

from Hindi ṭhagī , from ṭhag (see thug ).

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