Blueshirt en · NOUN
Etymology
From blue + shirt.
Meanings
- (Ireland, historical) A member of an Irish fascist organization led by Eoin O'Duffy.
- (Ireland, derogatory) Any person accused of supporting right-wing Irish nationalism or fascism.
- (Ireland, derogatory) A member of Ireland's Fine Gael political party, which O'Duffy's followers joined after their own organization was dissolved.
- A member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers, named for the blue sweaters they wear in away games.
- (historical) A member of the paramilitary wing of the Kuomintang during Chiang Kai-shek's rule of the Republic of China.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueshirts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
greenshirt · Yellowshirt · Brownshirt · Purpleshirt · Blackshirt