greenshirt en · NOUN
Etymology
Bahuvrihi of green + shirt. Cf. Brownshirt (“Nazi”).
Meanings
- (Canadian, derogatory, historical) A member of the Social Credit Party, especially as thought to resemble a member of a fascist movement.
- A member of the Iron Guard death squads of Romania.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| greenshirts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |