Mohock

Translation of "mohock" into Russian

Noun

/ˈməʊhɒk/

/ˈmoʊhɑk/

Mohock

Mohocks pl

Мохок

The Mohock was a member of a gang of aristocratic ruffians in 18th century London.

Мохок был членом банды аристократических хулиганов в Лондоне 18 века.

Noun

/ˈməʊhɒk/

/ˈmoʊhɑk/

A member of a gang of aristocratic ruffians who terrorized the streets of London in the early 18th century.

The Mohocks were notorious for their violent and unruly behavior in the streets of London.

(archaic, by extension) A violent, disorderly person; a hooligan.

Even in broad daylight, a drunken Mohock could disturb the peace of the marketplace.

Adjective

/ˈməʊhɒk/

/ˈmoʊhɑk/

Characteristic of or relating to the Mohocks; violently rowdy.

The students engaged in Mohock antics after the victory.

Proper noun

/ˈməʊhɒk/

/ˈmoʊhɑk/

(historical) A gang of aristocratic ruffians active in London around 1712, notorious for violent assaults on passers-by.

Contemporary pamphlets decried the atrocities committed by the Mohock in Covent Garden.