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American ruffian's headgear? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hood

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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" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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