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From the word Ashashin, a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders Answer 'Assassin' comes from the word Hashishin. Which in turn was named for a middle eastern tribe whom loved to smoke hashish and was apparently quite 'blood thirsty'.

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The word "assassin" originated in the 11th century during the Middle Ages. It was used to describe a secretive Islamic sect known for political assassinations.

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