Abrek

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Etymology

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From Ossetian абрӕг (abræg, robber) via Russian абре́к (abrɛ́k).

Noun

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Abrek (plural Abreks)

  1. (historical) A North Caucasian highlander, a guerrilla fighter during Russian expansion in the North Caucasus in the 19th century.
  2. A bandit, thug, a menacing looking man from the North Caucasus, especially if armed.
  3. (offensive, ethnic slur) A North Caucasian (person from the North Caucasus).

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