highbinder

The English word “highbinder” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

A ruffian, especially one of a gang.
A member of one of several Chinese criminal gangs associated with illegal immigration and prostitution.
A swindler, especially a corrupt politician.

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

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