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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

;

pl.

Desperadoes

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[OSp.

desperado

, p. p. of

desperar

, fr. L.

desperare

. See

A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions, and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian.

Noun.

A desperate fellow; a furious man; a madman; a person urged by furious passions; one fearless, or regardless of safety.