Pride's Purge

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noun

English History.

1. the forceful exclusion from the House of Commons, carried out by Colonel Thomas Pride in December 1648, of about 100 members who favored compromise with the Royalist party.

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Example Sentences

Paris is in rumour: but at least we are met, in Legal Convention here; we have not been snatched seriatim; treated with a Pride's Purge at the door.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

He conducted the pursuit of the Royalists after the battle of Worcester, and, continuing to represent the extreme military party, was a party to Pride's Purge.

From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir

Cromwell, by his approval of Pride's Purge, was an accomplice after the fact.

From Lectures on Modern history by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

In such summary manner the Long Parliament, or the "Rump Parliament," as it was called in derision after Pride's Purge, was dissolved, after having sat for twelve years.

From General History for Colleges and High Schools by Myers, Philip Van Ness

Indeed it was the very night before Pride's Purge.

From St George's Cross by Keene, H. G. (Henry George)