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redemptioner

noun re·demp·tion·er \ ri-ˈdem(p)-sh(ə-)nər \

Definition of redemptioner

: an immigrant to America in the 18th and 19th centuries who obtained passage by becoming an indentured servant

First Known Use of redemptioner

1771

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redemptioner

noun re·demp·tion·er \ ri-ˈdemp-shə-nər \

legal Definition of redemptioner

: one that redeems; specifically : one that redeems real property under equity of redemption or right of redemption

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