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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1n. — Hist.
in colonial times, a supporter of the British connection (def. 2) and of colonial constitutions; a member of the political party endorsing these views; Tory.
See: British connection(def. 2)
Quotations
1839
The Conservatives succeeding in choosing Francis Boyde, Esq. of George street, against Lieut. Steel, R.N., who was put in nomination by the Durhamites.
1853
He is a Conservative of the progressive school.
1963
. . . the only members to leave the council were two pronounced Conservatives, William Draper and Henry Sherwood. . . .
2n.
a member of the Conservative Party of Sir John A. Macdonald and succeeding leaders, a party nowadays known officially as the Progressive Conservative Party.
Quotations
1889
Conservatives and Reformers are thoroughly disgusted with his actions, and are most anxious to show it at the polls.
1964
. . . the Conservatives showed signs of digging in for a long fight against the amendment. . . .