SMERSH

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Etymology

Borrowed from Russian СМЕРШ (SMJeRŠ), an acronym of «Смерть шпионам («Smertʹ špionam!», Death to spies!).

Proper noun

SMERSH

  1. (historical) Counter-intelligence organisation attached to Russian army units during World War II.

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