Shinner

/ (ˈʃɪnə) /

noun (in Ireland)

informal a supporter or member of Sinn Féin

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advocate
to give up possession or occupancy of.
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence.
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Example sentences from the Web for shinner

  • “Azh I'm a shinner—as I hope to be shaved——” began Mr. Levi.

    Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

  • Mr. Shinner stood up in his enthusiasm, and banged his left fist with his right palm.

    The Lion's Share|E. Arnold Bennett