Free-Soiler

[ free-soi-ler ]

noun

1. a member of the Free Soil party or a supporter of its principles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Free-Soiler¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; Free Soil (party) ( def ) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I was an ardent Free-Soiler in days when to be an abolitionist was somewhat akin to being a republican in Britain.

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His enemies accused him of being a Free-soiler, an abolitionist in disguise.

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Failing in this attempt, Sumner became an active Free-soiler in 1848.

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We hold that Johnson is a Free Soiler, and has been for years.

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Some persons have honored him for it, and even contended that he also was a free soiler.

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