AMERICAN WHIGS
\ɐmˈɛɹɪkən wˈɪɡz], \ɐmˈɛɹɪkən wˈɪɡz], \ɐ_m_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɪ_k_ə_n w_ˈɪ_ɡ_z]\
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The first political party of America, came into existence in the struggles preceding the Revolution. They resisted the arbitrary measures of King George III, and declared their independence of him. They opposed the Tories, the supporters of the crown in America, and after the Revolution confiscated the property of banished Tories.
By John Franklin Jameson
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].