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Webster 1913 Edition


Loyalist

Loy′al-ist

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Noun.
A person who adheres to his sovereign or to the lawful authority; especially, one who maintains his allegiance to his prince or government, and defends his cause in times of revolt or revolution.

Webster 1828 Edition


Loyalist

LOY'ALIST

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Noun.
A person who adheres to his sovereign; particularly, one who maintains his allegiance to his prince, and defends his cause in times of revolt or revolution.