come-outer

[kuhm-ou-ter]

noun

Informal.

1. an outspoken or very active supporter of a cause, especially a reformer or a social activist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of come-outer¹

1830–40, come out + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And all the flowers cried out: "No, you are no flower at all; you are a come-outer."

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At the culminating point, the typical child which is born, grows up, and comes out from or tramples upon the religion which produced him, and is called a "come-outer," a "protester," an "image-breaker," or an "infidel."

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Having already somewhat the position of a "come-outer," Margaret was naturally supposed to be in entire sympathy with the Transcendentalists.

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Saturday I took tea with Mrs. Haslam, a bright, lovely "come-outer" from the Friends.

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As for me, I believe I am a born protestant, or "come-outer," as they used to call dissenters in the early days of New England.

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