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[n] a secret terrorist society in the United States early in the 20th century |
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| | See Also: | | gangdom, gangland, organized crime |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Black Hand\ [A trans. of Sp. mano negra.]
1. A Spanish anarchistic society, many of the members of
which were imprisoned in 1883.
2. A lawless or blackmailing secret society, esp. among
Italians. [U. S.]
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