REDEMPTIONER

Etymology

Noun

redemptioner (plural redemptioners)

(historical) An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, who gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.

Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude.

Source: Wiktionary


Re*demp"tion*er (-r), n.

1. One who redeems himself, as from debt or servitude.

2. Formerly, one who, wishing to emigrate from Europe to America, sold his services for a stipulated time to pay the expenses of his passage.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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