| 词汇 | forty thieves |
| 词源 | Forty Thieves. A common name in the mid-19th century for the Common Council of aldermen that governed New York City. Their name was suggested by a dangerous gang of the time with the same name. The infamous Boss Tweed came from the ranks of the Forty Thieves council. |
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