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n. A corrupt politician.

n. A member of a Chinese-American secret society of paid assassins and blackmailers.

n. A ruffian, especially one of a gang.

n. A member of one of several Chinese criminal gangs associated with illegal immigration and prostitution.

n. A swindler, especially a corrupt politician.

n. A ruffian; one who hounds, or spies upon, another; app. esp. to the members of certain alleged societies among the Chinese.

n. A bold, roystering rowdy; an insolent ruffian; one of a gang which commits outrages on persons or property “for fun.”

n. A member of a Chinese secret society, band, or gang, said to exist in California and other parts of the United States, associated for blackmailing purposes, and even for assassination, in the interest and pay of other societies or individuals.

Supremely happy.

n. a corrupt politician

"It may be that the Chinese 'highbinder' has a discrete origin: thus Asbury _Barbary Coast_ 1933 185: 'The _boo how doy_, popularly known as hatchetmen or highbinders, received regular salaries, with extra pay for exceptional bravery in battle.'"

crook    criminal    felon    malefactor    outlaw   

hellbender   

ruffian