strong-arm

English

adj
Definitions
  • Bullying; extortionate.
  • (usually) Coercive, employing force.

Etymology

Compound from English strong + English arm (poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon).

Origin

English

arm

Gloss

poor, the upper limb of the body, equip with a weapon

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