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  • bul|ly — bul|ly1 «BUL ee», noun, plural lies, verb, lied, ly|ing, adjective, interjection. –n. 1. a person who teases, frightens, threatens, or hurts others who are not as strong as he is. 2. Archaic. a hired ruffian; bravo; bullyboy …   Useful english dictionary

  • bully — I. noun (plural bullies) Etymology: probably from Middle Dutch boele lover; akin to Middle Low German bōle lover, Middle High German buole Date: 1538 1. archaic a. sweetheart b. a fine chap 2 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Myrmidons — For other uses, see Myrmidon (disambiguation). The Myrmidons or Myrmidones (Greek: Μυρμιδόνες) were legendary people of Greek history. They were very brave and skilled warriors commanded by Achilles,[1] as described in Homer s Iliad. Their… …   Wikipedia

  • Myrmidons — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Myrmidon (homonymie). Les Myrmidons (en grec ancien Μυρμιδόνες / Myrmidónes, de μύρμηξ / mýrmex qui veut dire « fourmi ») sont un peuple mythique de Grèce. Dans l’Iliade d Homère ils participent à la …   Wikipédia en Français

  • bully boy — ☆ bully boy n. a violent, bullying man; esp., a hired ruffian * * * …   Universalium

  • bully boy — ☆ bully boy n. a violent, bullying man; esp., a hired ruffian …   English World dictionary

  • bravo — 1. int. & n. int. expressing approval of a performer etc. n. (pl. os) a cry of bravo. Etymology: F f. It. 2. n. (pl. oes or os) a hired ruffian or killer. Etymology: It.: see BRAVE …   Useful english dictionary

  • bully — 1. n. & v. n. (pl. ies) a person who uses strength or power to coerce others by fear. v.tr. ( ies, ied) 1 persecute or oppress by force or threats. 2 (foll. by into + verbal noun) pressure or coerce (a person) to do something (bullied him into… …   Useful english dictionary

  • myrmidon — n. 1 a hired ruffian. 2 a base servant. Etymology: L Myrmidones (pl.) f. Gk Murmidones, warlike Thessalian people who went with Achilles to Troy …   Useful english dictionary

  • Myrmidon — n. 1 a hired ruffian. 2 a base servant. Etymology: L Myrmidones (pl.) f. Gk Murmidones, warlike Thessalian people who went with Achilles to Troy …   Useful english dictionary

  • bully-rook — bullˈy rook noun (obsolete) 1. A hired ruffian 2. A comrade • • • Main Entry: ↑bully …   Useful english dictionary

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