yorkist

York·ist

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Definitions of yorkist word

noun yorkist an adherent or member of the royal family of York, especially in the Wars of the Roses. 1
adjective yorkist belonging or pertaining to the English royal family of York. 1
adjective yorkist of or relating to the Yorkists. 1
noun yorkist a member or adherent of the royal house of York, esp during the Wars of the Roses 0
adjective yorkist of, belonging to, or relating to the supporters or members of the house of York 0
noun yorkist a member or supporter of the English royal house of York 0

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

First recorded in 1595-1605; York + -ist

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.