What is the definition of Free-soil? | Dictionary.net

FREE-SOIL

\fɹˈiːsˈɔ͡ɪl], \fɹˈiːsˈɔ‍ɪl], \f_ɹ_ˈiː_s_ˈɔɪ_l]\

Definitions of FREE-SOIL

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

Sort: Oldest first

where slavery was prohibited; "a free-soil state"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

where slavery was prohibited; "a free-soil state"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A term applied to a party or the principles of a party in the U.S., before the Civil War, who advocated the non-extension of slavery; as, the free-soil platform, the free-soil party.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Word of the day

Triumviri

of Triumvir

View More

Nearby Words