Free-Soiler
[ free-soi-ler ]
noun
a member of the Free Soil party or a supporter of its principles.
Origin of Free-Soiler
1An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; Free Soil (party) + -er1
Words Nearby Free-Soiler
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How to use Free-Soiler in a sentence
I was an ardent Free-Soiler in days when to be an abolitionist was somewhat akin to being a republican in Britain.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie | Andrew CarnegieHis enemies accused him of being a Free-Soiler, an abolitionist in disguise.
The Anti-Slavery Crusade | Jesse MacyFailing in this attempt, Sumner became an active Free-Soiler in 1848.
The Anti-Slavery Crusade | Jesse MacyWe hold that Johnson is a Free Soiler, and has been for years.
Some persons have honored him for it, and even contended that he also was a free soiler.
Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) | Theodore Parker
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