come-outer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of come-outer
1830–40, come out + -er 1
Example Sentences
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He was a come-outer from the Hebrew church.
From Two Christmas Celebrations by Parker, Theodore
Having already somewhat the position of a "come-outer," Margaret was naturally supposed to be in entire sympathy with the Transcendentalists.
From Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) by Howe, Julia Ward
He would have nothing of worldly advantage to gain and much to lose as a "come-outer" from the Establishment.
From The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut by Greene, Maria Louise
"That young come-outer, and his fam'ly that can't understand him—for he is broad gauge, yu' see, and they are narro' gauge."
From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Wister, Owen
The sturdy come-outer is a man near the soil.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 09 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Reformers by Hubbard, Elbert
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