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Webster 1913 Edition

Redemptioner

Re-demp′tion-er

(-?r)
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Noun.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Redemptioner

REDEMP'TIONER

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Noun.
One who redeems himself, or purchases his release from debt or obligation to the master of a ship by his services; or one whose services are sold to pay the expenses of his passage to America.

Definition 2024

redemptioner

redemptioner

English

Noun

redemptioner ‎(plural redemptioners)

  1. An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, that gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.
  2. Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude.

References

  • redemptioner in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

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