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clubbist|ˈklʌbɪst|
[see -ist: cf. Fr. clubiste.]
1. A member or supporter of the political clubs of the French Revolution, or of their principles; transf. to English politics as a term of abuse.
1793Nelson in Nicolas Disp. (1845) I. 321 Commander in Chief..and Captain Pasquier, both men of sound principles. Officers and men Clubbists. 1795Burke Regic. Peace iv. Wks. IX. 64 The difference between the Clubbists and the old adherents to the Monarchy of this Country is hardly worth a scuffle. 1828Blackw. Mag. XXIII. 504 The factious journalists, abetted by Whig clubbists. 1870Daily News 7 Oct., The Débats of to-day thus protests against the clubbists.
2. A member of a club.
1848Thackeray Bk. Snobs xxxix, Among the youthful Clubbists is the Lady-killing Snob. 1884Times 16 Sept. 12/1 He invites all Alpine clubbists who pass that way. |