Ribbonism — Rib bon*ism, n. The principles and practices of the Ribbonmen. See {Ribbon Society}, under {Ribbon}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ribbonism — Ribbonism, whose adherents were usually called Ribbonmen refers to the secret associations among 19th century lower class rural Irish Catholics, organised in opposition to Orangeism. The Ribbonmen s organisation was similar to that of the… … Wikipedia
RIBBONISM — the principles of secret associations among the lower Irish Catholics, organised in opposition to Orangeism, the name being derived from a green ribbon worn as a badge in a button hole by the members; they were most active between 1835 and… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
ribbonism — rib·bon·ism … English syllables
ribbonism — ˈribəˌnizəm noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized : the principles or practices of Ribbonmen … Useful english dictionary
Molly Maguires — For the movie, see The Molly Maguires (film). Location of the counties in northeastern Pennsylvania where the Molly Maguires were active The Molly Maguires were members of an Irish American secret society, whose members consisted mainly of coal… … Wikipedia
Whiteboys — The Whiteboys were a secret Irish agrarian organization in 18th century Ireland which used violent tactics to defend tenant farmer land rights for subsistence farming. Their name derives from the white smocks the members wore in their nightly… … Wikipedia
Первая Ирландская республиканская армия — Ирландская республиканская армия Óglaigh na hÉireann Летучий отряд Ш … Википедия
Ирландская республиканская армия (1919—1922) — Ирландская республиканская армия Óglaigh na hÉireann … Википедия
abstemiousness — n 1. teetotalism, nephalism, temperance, sobriety, soberness; prohibition, blue ribbonism; Rechabitism. 2. habitual abstinence, abstention, nonindulgence, moderation, continence, celibacy, fasting; Puritanism, austerity, self mortification, self… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
