muscleman

muscleman
/mus"euhl man'/, n., pl. musclemen.
1. Informal. a man with a muscular or brawny physique, esp. a bodybuilder.
2. Slang. a bodyguard, esp. one hired to intimidate others, often by strong-arm methods.
[1925-30, Amer.; MUSCLE + MAN1]

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