home ruler
noun
an advocate of home rule.
Origin of home ruler
1First recorded in 1875–80
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How to use home ruler in a sentence
On finding that the author was a home ruler, however, this firm asked to be allowed to withdraw from the contract.
Literary Byways | William AndrewsLarry rolled over and came into play again, sitting bolt upright; "I'm a home ruler!"
Mount Music | E. Oe. Somerville and Martin RossTwo miles outside the town I came on a fine home ruler, who had somewhere failed to sell a pig.
Ireland as It Is | Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)The inevitable topic soon turned up, and to my surprise my friend avowed himself a home ruler and a Protectionist.
Ireland as It Is | Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)Trip across to the opposite shop, and you'll find another Tory home ruler.
Ireland as It Is | Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
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