Definition of jacobites Jacobites
/ʤæˈkʌbajˌts/ - [jakubayts] -
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What does jacobites mean?
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- jacobites (Noun)
Plural of Jacobite.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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jacobites
This name was given to those who, at the English revolution in 1688, adhered to the cause of the dethroned James II. In Ireland the adherents of the Stuarts rose in rebellion, but were vanquished by force of arms. In Scotland attempts were made in 1715 and 1745 by the descendants and adherents of James II. to expel the house of Hanover. Both were unsuccessful, and involved the ruin of many noble families.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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jacobites
Sham or collar shirts. Also partizans for the Stuart family: from the name of the abdicated king, i.e. James or Jacobus. It is said by the whigs, that God changed Jacob's name to Israel, lest the descendants of that patriarch should be called Jacobites.
Part of speech
🔤- jacobites, noun, plural of jacobite.
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