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jackbooted

[ jak-boo-tid ]

adjective

  1. wearing jackboots.
  2. brutally and oppressively bullying:

    a jackbooted militarism.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of jackbooted1

First recorded in 1840–50; jackboot + -ed 3

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Example Sentences

In fundraising appeals to members, it fans fears that jackbooted feds are coming for your guns.

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