a person who remonstrates.
(initial capital letter) one of the Dutch Arminians whose doctrinal differences from strict Calvinists were set forth in 1610.
First recorded in 1610–20, remonstrant is from the Medieval Latin word remōnstrant- (stem of remōnstrāns, present participle of remōnstrāre ). See remonstrate, -ant
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"It quite spoiled her pretty frock," said Mrs. Bowen, timidly remonstrant.
From The Diamond Pin by Wells, Carolyn
Wherein, your remonstrant would inquire, is the justice, equality, or wisdom of this?
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady
The dog uttered a remonstrant growl, but obeyed, and Dinass drew himself back against the cliff.
From Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea by Hurst, Hal
Reserving a more full exposition of the subject to future occasions, your remonstrant, in paying her tax for the current year, begs leave to protest against the injustice and inequalities above pointed out.
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady
Any woman can do as she pleases without a remonstrant word, provided she has mind enough.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
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