Associations to the word «Desperado»

Wiktionary

DESPERADO, noun. A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.
DESPERADO, noun. (chess) A piece that seems determined to give itself up, typically to bring about stalemate or perpetual check.

Dictionary definition

DESPERADO, noun. A bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier).

Wise words

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