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thugby
 n.— «Despite the ruggedness of rugby, which has led some to dub it “thugby,” many don’t realize the high emphasis placed on sportsmanship. Players are required to socialize with their opponents at midfield immediately after matches, Hughes said.» —“Rugby in Napa’s backyard” by Andy Wilcox Napa Valley Register (Napa, California) Mar. 11, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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