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Definition of Partisans
1. partisan [n] - See also: partisan
Lexicographical Neighbors of Partisans
Literary usage of Partisans
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of the United States of America by Richard Hildreth (1880)
"... by Washington's proclamation, neither the administrators of the French
government, nor their numerous and enthusiastic partisans in the United States, ..."
2. The Life of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini, John Addington Symonds (1889)
"I installed myself, enrolled serving-men, and bought a quantity of pikes and
partisans; but I remained for several days exposed to grievous annoyances, ..."
3. Memoirs of the Duke of Sully: Prime Minister to Henry the Great by Maximilien de Béthune Sully, Walter Scott (1890)
"... but without effect—The Duchess of Beaufort labours with her partisans to be
declared queen—The firmness and resolution with which she is opposed by ..."
4. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1861)
"... and irascible temperament, and of considerable learning and vigour of mind.
After some sparring through the press, Mr. Anderson and hi, partisans at ..."
5. A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are Deduced from ...by Samuel Johnson by Samuel Johnson (1805)
"... of these wise partisans concluded tU government had hired two or three hundred
lii, men, to be pinioned, if not executed,** the ore- tended captives. ..."
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