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anti-ˈfed, -ˈfederal, -ˈfederalist U.S.
[anti-1 5.]
An opponent of federalism in the early years of American independence. Also anti-ˈfederal a., -ˈfederalism.
1787Independent Gazetteer (Philad.) 28 Sept., This anti-federalist should reflect that his name may yet be known and himself branded with infamy as an enemy to the happiness of the United States. 1788R. King in Life & Corr. (1894) I. 327 Of three thousand votes given..not more than two hundred were in favor of the antifederal Ticket. 1788C. Gore in R. King Life & Corr. (1894) I. 348 Non-residence in one candidate..who was abhorred for his anti-federalism. 1788Maryland Jrnl. 3 June (Th.), The famous Dr. Spring asked a lady on which side she was, fed, or antifed. 1800Aurora (Philad.) 28 Nov. (Th.), By anti-federalist, the same is meant as by jacobin,..and the like. 1804Fessenden Orig. Poems (1806) 55 And swears no anti-federal noddy Has half a soul to bless his body. 1805― Democr. Unveiled i. 13 As Torries many of you vex'd us As Antifederals then perplex'd us. Ibid. 112 Supported by the factious heads Of ever restless anti-feds. |