Abrek

== English == === Etymology === From Ossetian абрӕг (abræg, “robber”) via Russian абре́к (abrɛ́k). === Noun === Abrek (plural Abreks) (historical) A North Caucasian highlander, a guerrilla fighter during Russian expansion in the North Caucasus in the 19th century. A bandit, thug, a menacing looking man from the North Caucasus, especially if armed. (offensive, ethnic slur) A North Caucasian (person from the North Caucasus). ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Baker, Brake, baker, barke, brake, break == Turkish == === Etymology === From West Circassian West Circassian Абрэдж (Abrɛdž) or East Circassian East Circassian Абрэдж (Abrɛdž). Derived from the North Caucasian cultural concept of an abrek, a lone warrior, outlaw, or resistance fighter who took an oath of defiance or vengeance, particularly associated with the anti-colonial struggle against the Russian Empire. === Proper noun === Abrek a male given name from West Circassian, popular among Circassians in Turkey. Circassian names are generally losing popularity due to assimilation and Turkification. === References ===