Word Meanings - PARNELLITE - Book Publishers vocabulary database

One of the adherents of Charles Stewart Parnell in his advocacy of home rule for Ireland.

PARNELLISM
The policy or principles of the Parnellites.
STEWARTRY
1. An overseer or superintendent. "The stewartry of provisions." Tooke. 2. The office of a steward; stewardship. Byron. 3. In Scotland, the jurisdiction of a steward; also, the lands under such jurisdiction.
CHARLES'S WAIN
The group of seven stars, commonly called the Dipper, in the constellation Ursa Major, or Great Bear. See Ursa major, under Ursa. Note: The name is sometimes also applied to the Constellation.
PARNELLITE
One of the adherents of Charles Stewart Parnell in his advocacy of home rule for Ireland.
ADVOCACY
The act of pleading for or supporting; work of advocating; intercession.
KING CHARLES SPANIEL
A variety of small pet dogs, having, drooping ears, a high, dome-shaped forehead, pug nose, large, prominent eyes, and long, wavy hair. The color is usually black and tan.