Definitions for: Desperado

[n] a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

Webster (1913) Definition: Des`per*a"do, n.; pl. Desperadoes. [OSp.
desperado, p. p. of desperar, fr. L. desperare. See
Desperate.]
A reckless, furious man; a person urged by furious passions,
and regardless of consequence; a wild ruffian.

Synonyms: desperate criminal

See Also: criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw