home ruler

noun

1. an advocate of home rule.

Word History and Origins

Origin of home ruler¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

On finding that the author was a Home Ruler, however, this firm asked to be allowed to withdraw from the contract.

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Larry rolled over and came into play again, sitting bolt upright; "I'm a Home Ruler!"

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Two miles outside the town I came on a fine Home Ruler, who had somewhere failed to sell a pig.

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The inevitable topic soon turned up, and to my surprise my friend avowed himself a Home Ruler and a Protectionist.

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Trip across to the opposite shop, and you'll find another Tory Home Ruler.

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