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- noun Plural form of
budmash .
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Examples
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When we turn from the coppersmiths 'bazaar into the secluded bazaar where the money changers dwell, the two grooms in charge of the mules will be assailed by budmashes and beaten with sticks.
Tales of Destiny Edmund Mitchell
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Wherever he went on foot, especially when he slipped out of the Prison for dangerous spy-work among the forces of the mutineers, rebels, rioters and _budmashes_ of the city, he was followed by his servant, an
Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life Percival Christopher Wren 1913
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His father was a shocking old shuffler, and there are plenty of _budmashes_ about, if report says true.
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The city was simply swarming with _budmashes_, and it was said that the priests had begun to preach a _jehad_ against the British
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Your servant followed her to the _dâk-bungalow_ to protect her from _budmashes_, but she dismissed me ere she entered in.
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Troops of budmashes roam everywhere robbing and slaying.
Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East George Manville Fenn 1870
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And there are budmashes, too, journeying about, evil men who have been robbing and murdering after the fights.
Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East George Manville Fenn 1870
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The budmashes have won some fights where they were many against few, but the English will come again and drive them back, as you know.
Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East George Manville Fenn 1870
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"He has been attacked by budmashes," said another.
Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East George Manville Fenn 1870
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"Thy servant was too old to go when the budmashes came, and all the others fled away."
Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East George Manville Fenn 1870
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