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Definition |
a collection of notorious individuals,
criminals or troublemakers |
Examples |
1) The detective studied the rogue's gallery for clues about the
elusive suspect.
2) The museum displayed a fascinating exhibit, featuring a historical
rogue's gallery of infamous characters. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the 19th century
from law enforcement agencies displaying collections of criminal photos
in galleries for public recognition." |
Synonyms |
criminal lineup, rogues showcase, notorious
individuals' exhibit |
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