true Whiggamore
- noun
- Archaic
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verdadero whiggamore
- Many historians describe her as a true Whiggamore for her unwavering commitment to reform.
Examples
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Despite the shifting political winds, he remained a true Whiggamore devoted to his party's ideals.
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He always voted along party lines, earning a reputation as a true Whiggamore.
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He is a proud true Whiggamore!
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Many true Whiggamores gathered to celebrate their party's anniversary.
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He always voted along party lines, earning a reputation as a true Whiggamore.
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Despite the shifting political winds, he remained a true Whiggamore devoted to his party's ideals.
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Many true Whiggamores gathered to celebrate their party's anniversary.
Synonyms
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4.8
A person who supports a government, leader, or cause during a revolt
Antonyms
How Loyal
Surface Forms
Morphology
true + Whiggamore
The adjective 'true' conveys genuineness or loyal affiliation and when combined with a noun (true + N) it straightforwardly yields 'a genuine/steadfast member or supporter' of that group. Although 'Whiggamore' is a rare/historical label, the compositional pattern is regular and a B1 learner who knows both constituents would infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
The noun true Whiggamore comes from old politics: Whiggamores were supporters who marched together for their party. One popular story says the word may come from a farm shout used to move animals, so picture people moving steadily together, and that image explains why a 'true Whiggamore' means someone who is 'very loyal' to a 'party'.