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Webster 1913 Edition
Statesman
States′man
(-man)
, Noun.
pl.
Statesmen
(-men)
. 1.
A man versed in public affairs and in the principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities.
The minds of some of our
statesmen
, like the pupil of the human eye, contract themselves the more, the stronger light there is shed upon them. Moore.
2.
One occupied with the affairs of government, and influential in shaping its policy.
3.
A small landholder.
[Prov. Eng.]
Halliwell.
Webster 1828 Edition
Statesman
STATESMAN
,Noun.
1.
A man versed in the arts of government; usually, one eminent for political abilities; a politician.2.
A small landholder.3.
One employed in public affairs.