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Pronunciation: /ɛsˈɛs/
Definition of SS
  • the Nazi special police force. Founded in 1925 by Hitler as a personal bodyguard, the SS provided security forces (including the Gestapo) and administered the concentration camps.

Origin:

abbreviation of German Schutzstaffel 'defence squadron'

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