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ˈhaɪˌbaɪn dərhigh·binder

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. highbindernoun

    a corrupt politician

Wiktionary

  1. highbindernoun

    A ruffian, especially one of a gang.

  2. highbindernoun

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

  3. highbindernoun

    A swindler, especially a corrupt politician.

  4. Etymology: From a nativist gang that flourished in New York City in the early 19th century, possibly an alteration of hide + binder

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  1. highbinder

    A highbinder is a term originating from 19th century American slang, typically referring to a swindler, cheat, or corrupt politician. The term was particularly used to describe members of the underworld or criminal gangs. It can also refer to a rowdy or troublesome individual.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Highbindernoun

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

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of highbinder in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of highbinder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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