Abrek
English
Etymology
From Ossetian абрӕг (abræg, “robber”) via Russian абре́к (abrɛ́k).
Noun
Abrek (plural Abreks)
- (history, Russia, Caucasus) A Caucasian highlander, a guerrilla fighter during Russian expansion in the Caucasus in the 19th century.
- (Russia, Caucasus) A bandit, thug, a menacing looking man from the Caucasus, especially if armed.
- (Russia, offensive) A Caucasian (person from the Caucasus).
Translations
a Caucasian guerrilla (historical)
Caucasus: bandit, thug
person from the Caucasus (offensive)