American ruffian's headgear? (4)
I believe the answer is:
hood
This clue could be a double definition.
'american ruffian's' is the first definition.
'hood' can be an answer for 'ruffian's' (both can mean a violent person). I'm unsure of the 'american' bit.
'headgear?' is the second definition.
(I know that hood is a type of headgear)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hood that I've seen before include "Cover - American gangster - Robin?" , "Protective cover - violent criminal (slang)" , "See 13" , "academic garment" , "Head covering or American car bonnet" .)