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Roundhead
[ round-hed ]
noun
- a member or adherent of the Parliamentarians or Puritan party during the civil wars of the 17th century (so called in derision by the Cavaliers because they wore their hair cut short).
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Origin of Roundhead1
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Yet fortunately, many of its ancient monuments and furnishings escaped the wrath of the Roundhead iconoclasts.
Edward remained silent: this admission on the part of the Roundhead prevented an explosion on his part.
“Nor can you be surprised if a poacher is caught, that he incurs the penalty,” replied the Roundhead.
He wore a high-crowned hat, and altogether would, from his attire, have been taken for one of the Roundhead party.
The Roundhead stalked in at one door, whilst the Cavalier was hurried out at the other.
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