come-outer

American  

[kuhm-ou-ter] / ˌkʌmˈaʊ tər /

noun

Informal.

1. an outspoken or very active supporter of a cause, especially a reformer or a social activist.

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Etymology

Origin of come-outer

1830–40, come out + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The sturdy come-outer is a man near the soil.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 09 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Reformers by Hubbard, Elbert

He would have nothing of worldly advantage to gain and much to lose as a "come-outer" from the Establishment.

From The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut by Greene, Maria Louise

Having already somewhat the position of a "come-outer," Margaret was naturally supposed to be in entire sympathy with the Transcendentalists.

From Margaret Fuller (Marchesa Ossoli) by Howe, Julia Ward

"That young come-outer, and his fam'ly that can't understand him—for he is broad gauge, yu' see, and they are narro' gauge."

From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Wister, Owen

Do you know," he said, and a blush spread over his face, "I pretty near cried when that young come-outer was dyin', and said about himself, 'I was a giant.'

From The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains by Wister, Owen