storm trooper
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Tweet n. 1. a. A member of the Nazi militia noted for brutality and violence. b. One who resembles or behaves like a member of the Nazi militia. 2. A member of a force of shock troops. [From storm troops, translation of German Sturmtruppen : Sturm(abteilung), Storm (Division) + Truppen, troops.] |
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