Copperheadism

American  

[kop-er-hed-iz-uhm] / ˈkɒp ər hɛdˌɪz əm /

noun

1. U.S. History. (during the Civil War) the advocacy of peace negotiations to restore the Union to its prewar condition, with continued slavery in the South.

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Etymology

Origin of Copperheadism

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; copperhead + -ism

Example Sentences

Burnside, finding himself sustained by his superiors in doctoring Copperheadism in Ohio, enlarged the scope of his practice.

From The Life of Lyman Trumbull by White, Horace

What they were I do not recall—probably Copperheadism* in one of the editors, which she could sharply detect.

From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 1 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob

These societies gave expression to a terrible blunder, for Copperheadism was even more stupid than it was vicious.

From Abraham Lincoln, Volume II by Morse, John T. (John Torrey)

Many causes conspired to induce an obstreperous outbreak of "Copperheadism" in the spring of 1863.

From Abraham Lincoln, Volume II by Morse, John T. (John Torrey)

In some places the boldness of Copperheadism induced prominent members of the Sons of Liberty to approach members of Congress, with their base proposals to enter the order.

From The Great North-Western Conspiracy in All Its Startling Details by Ayer, I. Windslow