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    Which group was named after the Hindi word for thief?

    Question #87378. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Oct 16 07 11:20 PM)


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    		"Thuggee" - from the Hindi word "thag" (thief)- was the name of an Indian cult that was known for robbing and murdering travellers. This is where we got the word "thug." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee

    Oct 17 07, 12:10 AM

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