Macoute

See also: macoute

English

Etymology

Short for Tonton Macoute.

Noun

Macoute (plural Macoutes)

1. A member of the Tonton Macoutes in Haiti; by extension, a thug or criminal. [from 20th c.]
   • 2011 March 22, Kim Ives, The Guardian:

     Every Macoute received a card that afforded him many privileges, like free merchandise from any store he entered, entitlement to coerced sex, and fear and respect from people in general.

   • 2013, Amy Wilentz, Farewell, Fred Voodoo, Simon & Schuster, page 11:

     Fred also wanted to make sure I knew which macoutes were the worst ones.

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