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reˈvolter Also 6 reuolter. [f. as prec. + -er1.] One who revolts, or has revolted; a rebel, insurgent, or renegade.
1602W. Fulbecke Pandects 46 Fugitiues, reuolters, rebels and traitors he may not bring with him. a1641Bp. R. Montagu Acts & Mon. (1642) 469 The revolters with Jeroboam from the house of David. 1682Norris Hierocles 31 Reclaiming the revolters from Vertue by the laws of his justice. 1749Smollett Regicide ii. viii, There is no fame—no glory to be won From a revolter's brow. 1796Stedman Surinam I. 76 These new revolters were now distinguished by the name of the Cottica Rebels. 1849Grote Greece ii. xlv. V. 432 Their fleet, by invitation of the revolters, sailed up the Nile. 1868Freeman Norm. Conq. (1877) II. x. 499 Harold tried in vain to reconcile the revolters to his brother. |