Whiggery

noun

Whig·​gery ˈ(h)wi-gə-rē How to pronounce Whiggery (audio)
: the principles or practices of Whigs

Word History

First Known Use

1714, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Whiggery was in 1714

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“Whiggery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whiggery. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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