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noun
An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, who gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From redemption + -er.
