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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A member of Canada's Social Credit Party, which was thought by its opponents to resemble a fascist movement, at least in its style and presentation. Canada, derogatory, historical
2. 2
   A member of the Iron Guard death squads in Romania.

Etymology

Bahuvrihi compound of green + shirt. Compare Brownshirt in Nazi sense.

Related phrases

social credit

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