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Molly Maguire |
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Molly Maguire [ˈmɒlɪ məˈgwaɪə] n 1. (Historical Terms) Irish history a member of a secret society that terrorized law officers during the 1840s to prevent evictions 2. (Historical Terms) (in Pennsylvania from about 1865 to 1877) a member of a society of miners that terrorized mine owners and their agents in an effort to obtain better pay [the name refers to the female disguise adopted by members of these societies] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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