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mugger

1. mug.ger \'m*g-*r\ n [Hindi magar, fr. Skt makara water monster] : a 
   common usu. harmless freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)  of 
   southeastern Asia
2. mugger n [prob. fr. obs. mug (to punch in the face)] : one who attacks 
   usu. from behind with intent to rob 
3. mugger n [2mug] : one that grimaces esp. before an audience