Partyman

//ˈpɑɹtiˌmæn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A partisan; a member of a political party or faction.

    "It was even rumored, that he had confessed; and the zealous partymen, who, no doubt, had secretly, notwithstanding their credulity, entertained some scruple with regard to the popish conspiracy, expressed great triumph on this occasion."

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"It was even rumored, that he had confessed; and the zealous partymen, who, no doubt, had secretly, notwithstanding their credulity, entertained some scruple with regard to the popish conspiracy, expressed great triumph on this occasion."

Etymology

From party + -man.

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