What does redemptioner mean?
Redemptioner means (historical) An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, who gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant..
Redemptioner
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(historical) An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, who gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant..
Definitions by Sense
- (historical) An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, who gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.
- Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude.
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- redemptioners
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