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klephtic

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klepht

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–noun
a Greek or Albanian brigand, exalted in the war of Greek independence as a patriotic robber; guerrilla.
Origin:
1810–20; < ModGk kléphtēs, var. of ModGk, Gk kléptēs thief, rogue; see kleptomania

Related forms:
klephtic, adjective
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