Blueshirt

noun — 5 senses

Blueshirt

noun

Etymology From blue + shirt.

1

Ireland, Historical A member of an Irish fascist organization led by Eoin O'Duffy.

2

Ireland, Derogatory Any person accused of supporting right-wing Irish nationalism or fascism.

3

Ireland, Derogatory A member of Ireland's Fine Gael political party, which O'Duffy's followers joined after their own organization was dissolved.

4

Hobbies, Ice hockey, Lifestyle, Skating, Sports A member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers, named for the blue sweaters they wear in away games.

5

Historical A member of the paramilitary wing of the Kuomintang during Chiang Kai-shek's rule of the Republic of China.

Related terms
Blackshirt, Brownshirt, greenshirt, Purpleshirt, Yellowshirt

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