jacobite in English

noun
1
a supporter of the deposed James II and his descendants in their claim to the British throne after the Revolution of 1688. Drawing most of their support from Catholic clans of the Scottish Highlands, Jacobites made attempts to regain the throne in 1689–90, 1715, 1719, and 1745–46, finally being defeated at the Battle of Culloden.
She was named after Prince Charlie and was a great Jacobite , of which I'm very proud.
2
a member of the Syrian Orthodox Church (Monophysite).
All the different sects within the Syrian Christian community - Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Jacobite , Orthodox as well as Caldean - had their original liturgy in Syriac.

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1. Jacobite Stash Meant for Scotland’s Bonniest Prince

2. Well, I have finally finished my Jacobite Field Artillery

3. Jacobite crowds sometimes attacked poor Dissenting groups,[Sentencedict.com ] such as the Baptists.

4. Additionally in the summer the heritage Jacobite steam train operates along the line.

5. Learn about long ago feuds of rivalling clans, Jacobite battles, and the devastation of Crofting …

6. The spring of 1692 brought renewed threats of a French invasion and new accusations of Jacobite treachery.

7. The Stewarts of Appin fought for the Jacobite Cause at the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715, and were Attainted for treason

8. THE PIT TOWN CORONET, VOLUME II (OF 3) CHARLES JAMES WILLS But there was undoubtedly a large body of Jacobite Clergymen who in …