Jacobite
(noun) a supporter of James II after he was overthrown or a supporter of the Stuarts
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Jac"o*bite, n. Etym: [L. Jacobus James: cf. F. Jacobite. See 2d Jack.]
1. (Eng. Hist.)
Definition: A partisan or adherent of James the Second, after his abdication, or of his descendants, an opposer of the revolution in 1688 in favor of William and Mary. Macaulay.
2. (Eccl.)
Definition: One of the sect of Syrian Monophysites. The sect is named after Jacob BaradƦus, its leader in the sixth century.
Jac"o*bite, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Jacobites.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
15 May 2025
(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; āparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā; ālived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā
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