(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:01:30

Des`per*a"do (?), n.; pl. Desperadoes (#). [OSp. desperado, p. p. of desperar, fr. L. desperare. See Desperate.]

A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions, and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian.

 

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