2. Verb. (third-person singular of filibuster) ¹
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Definition of Filibusters
1. filibuster [v] - See also: filibuster
Lexicographical Neighbors of Filibusters
Literary usage of Filibusters
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. History of the United States from the Compromise of 1850 by James Ford Rhodes (1892)
"The leader of the filibusters was Quitman, a former governor of Mississippi and
a personal and political friend of Jefferson Davis. ..."
2. Maritime Discovery: A History of Nautical Exploration from the Earliest Times by Charles Rathbone Low (1881)
"The Buccaneers and filibusters—Early Buccaneer Chiefs—The Career of Sir Henry
Morgan—The Expedition against Darien and in the South Seas under Captain ..."
3. The Capitals of Spanish America by William Eleroy Curtis (1888)
"Until its almost total destruction by Walker and his filibusters in 1857, it was
a beautiful town, filled with fine mansions, and proud of its appearance. ..."
4. The West Indies and the Spanish Main by James Rodway (1896)
"V. BUCCANEERS, filibusters, AND PIRATES. Now that settlements were commenced the
old system of piracy was somewhat discountenanced by the home governments, ..."
5. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson (1895)
"CABINET OPINION ON filibusters. March 10, 1793. At a. meeting of the heads of
departments and the Attorney- General at the President's, on the loth day of ..."
6. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson (1895)
"CABINET OPINION ON filibusters. March 10, 1793. At a meeting of the heads of
departments and the Attorney- General at the President's, on the roth day of ..."
7. The Cruise of the Montauk to Bermuda, the West Indies and Florida by James McQuade (1885)
"A Short Sail—filibusters—Sirens—Sailor's Hornpipe—The Lone Fisherman—New Line to
Havana—Easter ... The filibusters were all condemned to death at Havana, ..."
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