英语词汇mugger的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	mugger
词源	mugger n. "one who commits violent robbery," 1865, agent noun from mug (v.1). Entries linking to mugger mug v.1 "to beat up," 1818, originally "to strike the face" (in pugilism), from mug (n.2) "face." The general meaning "attack" is attested by 1846, and "attack to rob" by 1864. Perhaps influenced by thieves' slang mug "dupe, fool, sucker" (1851). Related: Mugged; mugging. updated on March 14, 2019
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