Copperheadism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Copperheadism
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; copperhead + -ism
Example Sentences
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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
Defeats in the field and Copperheadism at home combined in their dispiriting and deadly work.
From Abraham Lincoln, Volume II by Morse, John T. (John Torrey)
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
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