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black hand

 

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Noun black hand has 1 sense
  1. Black Hand - a secret terrorist society in the United States early in the 20th century
    --1 is a kind of
    organized crime, gangland, gangdom

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Black Hand

Noun

1. A secret criminal organization, also known as "Unione Siciliana," that operated in the early 20th century in the United States.

Example sentence: The Black Hand was notorious for using extortion and violence to force Italian immigrants into paying protection money.

2. A black glove worn by a member of the Mafia as a symbol of membership.

Example sentence: The mobster presented the young recruit with a black hand, signifying his affiliation with the organization.

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