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F2ESTIN G-MEN

\ˈɛf tˈuː ˈɛstɪn d͡ʒˈiːmˈɛn], \ˈɛf tˈuː ˈɛstɪn d‍ʒˈiːmˈɛn], \ˈɛ_f t_ˈuː ˈɛ_s_t_ɪ_n dʒ_ˈiː_m_ˈɛ_n]\

Definitions of F2ESTIN G-MEN

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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Approved men who were strong-armed; habentes homines or richmen, men of substance; pledges or bondsmen, who, by Saxon custom, were bound toanswer for each other's good behavior. Cowell ; Du Cange.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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