Fencer: Extortionist!

Main Entry: ex·tor·tion
Pronunciation: ik-'stor-sh&n
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the act or practice of extorting especially money or other property; especially : the offense committed by an official engaging in such practice
2 : something extorted; especially : a gross overcharge
- ex·tor·tion·er /-sh(&-)n&r/ noun
- ex·tor·tion·ist /-sh(&-)nist/ noun

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