Ku Kluxer

[ koo-kluhk-ser, kyoo ]

/ ˈku ˈklʌk sər, ˈkyu /

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noun

a member of a Ku Klux Klan.

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Also called Ku Klux Klanner.

Origin of Ku Kluxer

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; Ku Klux (Klan) + -er¹

He affected an anchorman finesse in apologizing for “past mistakes” as a Ku Klux Klan leader.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Yes, Byrd—dead four-and-a-half years now—was a Kleagle in the Ku Klux Klan.
Steve Scalise and the Right’s Ridiculous Racial Blame Game|Michael Tomasky|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
If they are interested in changing, why do they continue to call themselves the Ku Klux Klan?
The Klan’s Call to Violence in Ferguson Blows the Lid Off Its Hypocritical Rebrand|Caitlin Dickson|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the backlash to Reconstruction after the Civil War, the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan were born.
A Brief History of Wingnuts in America; From George Washington to Woodstock|John Avlon|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Nothing sends a sitting Governor running away from a fundraiser quite like a Ku Klux Klan controversy.
OK County GOP Learns That KKK 'Discussions' Not Welcome|Olivia Nuzzi|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But just then old Ku-Klip the Tinsmith arrived, and he seemed surprised to find so many visitors.
The Tin Woodman of Oz|L. Frank Baum
Mapihaw ku ug mutaas ang núta, I go off-key on the high notes.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Gipilikan ku ang inarmirulan, I sprinkled water on the clothes to iron.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Mamiligru ku dinhing masakpan, I am in danger of getting caught in this place.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
Mamintal lang ku iniglakaw, I put lipstick on when I go out.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff