Souper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsupɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Souper is a noun meaning (Ireland, historical) Someone who, during the Irish famine, supplied food such as soup to Catholics who converted to Protestantism.
Meaning
(Ireland, historical) Someone who, during the Irish famine, supplied food such as soup to Catholics who converted to Protestantism.
More Meanings
- (Ireland, historical) A (former) Catholic who converted to Protestantism in order to gain such food.
Example Sentences
Croghan Soupers
Word Forms
- soupers
Synonyms for souper
Depending on context, synonyms include swaddler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pea, swaddler, orangey, loyalist, prod, provo.
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