the origian of the word thug?

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the origian of the word thug?

2007-02-21 07:47:31 · 4 answers · asked by Ron J 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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what is "origian"?
I'm confused....

2007-02-21 07:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

From the Indian word "thuggee". See below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee

2007-02-21 07:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by Dendryte88 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

thug
One entry found for thug.
Main Entry: thug
Pronunciation: 'th&g
Function: noun
Etymology: Hindi & Urdu thag, literally, thief
: a brutal ruffian or assassin : GANGSTER, TOUGH
- thugÂ·gery /'th&-g(&-)rE/ noun
- thugÂ·gish /'th&-gish/ adjective

2007-02-21 08:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by clg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

comes from slang,

2007-02-21 07:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by eddie k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋