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n. - A member of a Slavic people living in southern European Russia and Ukraine and adjacent parts of Asia and noted for their horsemanship and military skill.

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  • That's the meaning of the word cossack from the old kazak.
  • Applying this in 'democratic politics', the young generation is the "cossack" for the candidate who can appeal to the young generation.
  • Gabriel on Jul 17, 2008 what? no cossack? no octopus?
  • What in God's name is the story with that son of a cossack?
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