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has glosseng: The Roach Guards were an Irish street gang in New York City's Five Points neighborhood during the early 19th century. Originally formed to protect New York liquor merchants in Five Points, the gang soon began committing robbery and murder.
lexicalizationeng: Roach Guards
instance of(noun) an association of criminals; "police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves"
gang, pack, mob, ring
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German
has glossdeu: Die Roach Guards (am: Kakerlakenwachen) waren eine irische Straßenbande in den Five Points von New York City zwischen etwa 1820 und 1865.
lexicalizationdeu: Roach Guards
Dutch
has glossnld: De Roach Guards was een Ierse straatbende die de wijk Five Points in New York City tijdens de vroege 19e eeuw. Oorspronkelijk werd ze opgericht om de New Yorkse drankhandelaars in Five Points te beschermen, maar al snel pleegden ze overvallen en moorden.
lexicalizationnld: Roach Guards

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