Free Stater

[ stey-ter ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of a Free State.
2. a person of European descent who is a native or resident of the Orange Free State.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Free Stater¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; Free State + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The sequel has shown that Bond counsels prevailed over the suggestions of that old Free Stater.

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As a Free Stater, moreover, he would be disinclined to give his services to the Transvaal.

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But the Free-Stater was not a bit impressed by my rhetoric, and simply said, "Oh, skittles!"

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