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Answer by Seattle guy for "Little Pussy Malanga, sometimes confused with...

"fellow" is simply a casual way to suggest they are similar - belonging to the same category or classification - i.e. being "reputed mobsters".

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Answer by James K for "Little Pussy Malanga, sometimes confused with fellow...

This is a quote from a news journalist. When you call someone a "mobster" you are making an accusation, and this could result in you being sued for defamation or libel.By saying "reputed mobster" the...

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"Little Pussy Malanga, sometimes confused with fellow reputed mobster Big...

sopranos.fandom.com:(1)Little Pussy Malanga, sometimes confused with fellow reputed mobster Big Pussy Bonpensiero, had just returned from Florida when he was detained by authorities.What does "fellow...

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Answer by Jay for "Little Pussy Malanga, sometimes confused with fellow...

"Reputed" means claimed or believed to be. A "reputed mobster" is someone believed to be a mobster or accused of being a mobster."Fellow" means in the same group or category. How specific that group is...

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Answer by PLL for "Little Pussy Malanga, sometimes confused with fellow...

Your first reading, which you rejected, is very nearly right. The confusion is just that “fellow” doesn’t necessarily mean “belonging to the same gang”, just “belonging to the same category or class”—...

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