SMERSH

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Russian СМЕРШ (SMJeRŠ), an acronym of «Смерть шпионам!» («Smertʹ špionam!», “Death to spies!”).

Proper noun[edit]

SMERSH

  1. (historical) Counter-intelligence organisation attached to Russian army units during World War II.

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