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noun
Synonym of Tory, Americans who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution, especially those Tories who resettled in Canada.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: Tory, Americans who remained loyal to the British Empire during the American Revolution
Antonyms: none provided
History
Coined by Guy Carleton, royal governor of Quebec and governor general of the Canadas.
