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Orangeman
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What's The Definition Of Orangeman?
[n] a member of a society founded in Ireland in 1795 to uphold Protestantism and the British sovereign
Synonyms | Synonyms for Orangeman: Related Terms | Find terms related to Orangeman: See Also | member Orangeman In Webster's Dictionary \Or"ange*man\, n.; pl. {-men}.
One of a secret society, organized in the north of Ireland in
1795, the professed objects of which are the defense of the
regning sovereign of Great Britain, the support of the
Protestant religion, the maintenance of the laws of the
kingdom, etc.; -- so called in honor of William, Prince of
Orange, who became William III. of England.
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