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 is not improbable that Fitz-Walter's election as leader of the remonstrant barons was in some measure due to his official position in the city.
From London and the Kingdom - Volume I by Sharpe, Reginald R. (Reginald Robinson)
“Good ten miles to the shore,” said the first mate in a low remonstrant tone of voice.
From Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig by Wood, Stanley L.
Wherein, your remonstrant would inquire, is the justice, equality, or wisdom of this?
From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady
But on that Mrs. Martha's voice was raised, loudly remonstrant.
From Sophia A Romance by Weyman, Stanley John
He wants intelligible musical ideas, and we have no right to begin "level-raising" with the unhappy and remonstrant man.
From Side Lights by Allen, Grant
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