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bloody shirt — n. something, as a political issue or historical event, that can be used to stir up outrage, partisan support, etc.: used chiefly in the phrase wave the bloody shirt, to stir up such outrage, support, etc … English World dictionary
bloody shirt — noun : the blood stained shirt of a slain man used to incite vengeance for his death; broadly : a symbol used to inflame to anger or to retaliative action used specifically in the United States after the Civil War of any means employed to stir up … Useful english dictionary
bloody shirt — 1. a bloodstained shirt used to incite a mob to vengeance. 2. any symbol used for this purpose. [1870 75] * * * ▪ United States history in U.S. history, the post Civil War political strategy of appealing to voters by recalling the passions… … Universalium
bloody shirt — blood′y shirt′ n. a bloodstained shirt or other powerful symbol used to incite people to vengeance • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
Waving the bloody shirt — In the United States of America s (U.S.) history, waving the bloody shirt refers to the demagogic practice of politicians referencing the blood of martyrs or heroes to inspire support or avoid criticism. The phrase originated with post bellum… … Wikipedia
shirt — O.E. scyrte skirt, tunic, from P.Gmc. *skurtijon a short garment (Cf. O.N. skyrta, Swed. skjorta skirt, kirtle; M.Du. scorte, Du. schort apron; M.H.G. schurz, Ger. Schurz apron ), from the same source as O.E. scort, sceort (see … Etymology dictionary
Shenlong (Bloody Roar) — Shenlong (シェンロン) is a fictional character from the Bloody Roar series. He is a clone of the character Long and first appears in Bloody Roar 2 .AffiliationLong Cloned From/Friendly rivalry Busuzima CreatorUriko very close FriendYugo Former enemies … Wikipedia
The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe — Infobox Film name = The Bloody Exorcism of Coffin Joe caption = Theatrical film release poster director = Jose Mojica Marins producer = Anibal Massaini Neto writer = Jose Mojica Marins Rubens Francisco Luchetti starring = Jose Mojica Marins music … Wikipedia
Dexter Morgan — Dexter character First appearance Books: Darkly Dreaming Dexter Series: Dexter … Wikipedia
Gilded Age — In American history, the Gilded Age refers to major growth in population in the United States and extravagant displays of wealth and excess of America s upper class during the post Civil War and post Reconstruction era, in the late 19th century… … Wikipedia
