Klansman

[ klanz-muh n ]

/ ˈklænz mən /

noun, plural Klans·men.

a member of the Ku Klux Klan.

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Origin of Klansman

1900–05, Americanism; Klan + 's1 + man¹

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Example sentences from the Web for klansman

Reactions from those neighborhoods to protest marches would have made a Klansman proud.
The Myth of the Central Park Five|Edward Conlon|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Roemer lost his reelection bid because he got caught in a pincer move between a crook and Klansman.
Listen to Candidate Roemer|Mark McKinnon|July 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Is the motive prompting your ambition to be a Klansman serious and unselfish?
The Modern Ku Klux Klan|Henry Peck Fry
He was greatly pleased with Klansman Crippen and the work he is doing for the organization.
The Modern Ku Klux Klan|Henry Peck Fry

The sheriff approached a masked Klansman who carried a fiery cross.
Ku Klux Klan Secrets Exposed|Ezra Asher Cook
If the Klansman rides a horse in ceremonies he must buy a robe for $14—also from Clarke's company.
Ku Klux Klan Secrets Exposed|Ezra Asher Cook
It protects its own members and there is no case on record where a Klansman has been outraged.
Ku Klux Klan Secrets Exposed|Ezra Asher Cook

British Dictionary definitions for klansman

Klansman

/ (ˈklænzmən) /

noun plural -men

a member of the Ku Klux Klan

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