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- proper noun historical, 1930s A member of an Irish fascist organization led by Eoin O'Duffy.
- proper noun derogatory A member of Ireland's
Fine Gael political party, which O'Duffy's followers joined after their own organization was dissolved. - proper noun A member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers, named for the blue sweaters they wear in away games.
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Examples
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The press release is accessible online at the company's website, as well as the SEC's website or you can call The Blueshirt Group at area code 415-217-7722 and we will e-mail you a copy.
unknown title 2012
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Getty Images Marian Gaborik Marian Gaborik has keyed the Rangers' early-season success and is on pace to more than double the most goals scored by any Blueshirt last season.
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The Blueshirt faithful can find hope in the three forwards who demonstrated the most longevity—Pat Verbeek (324 post-age-30 points, including 82 in his one full season in New York), Hall of Fame Canadiens legend Henri Richard (336 points) and Sergei Fedorov (445).
The Rangers' Future Is Middle-Aged Kevin Clark 2011
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Today, he not only logs the most ice time of any Blueshirt, but more than any player in the NHL.
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Richards could well be on his way to becoming the next Blueshirt bust—but he would have plenty of company.
Note to Rangers Fans: World Ends July 1st Kevin Clark 2011
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The oldest defenseman left on the roster is Steve Eminger, who might be ancient by Blueshirt standards.
Tortorella's Rangers Keep Getting Younger and Better Kevin Clark 2011
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But the best way for the Rangers to reverse their power-play misfortune is simply taking advice from former Blueshirt Wayne Gretzky, who famously calculated that "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
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Richards could well be on his way to becoming the next Blueshirt bust—but he would have plenty of company.
Note to Rangers Fans: World Ends July 1st Kevin Clark 2011
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Yet despite blind loyalty to Enda's boys and the fact that we agreed on virtually nothing, my Blueshirt pal was still someone whose views I paid heed to and respected.
Thinking outside the sectarian box Johnny Guitar 2009
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Yet despite blind loyalty to Enda's boys and the fact that we agreed on virtually nothing, my Blueshirt pal was still someone whose views I paid heed to and respected.
Archive 2009-06-01 Johnny Guitar 2009
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