Liberal Unionist

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noun

a Liberal who opposed Gladstone's policy of Irish Home Rule in 1886 and after

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Derived forms of Liberal Unionist

Liberal Unionism, noun

Words nearby Liberal Unionist

liberalize, Liberal Judaism, liberally, Liberal party, liberal studies, Liberal Unionist, liberate, liberated, liberation, liberation theology, Liberator

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