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Potwalloper

UK
/ˈpɒt.wɒl.ə.pə/
US
/ˈpɑt.wɑː.lə.pɚ/
ru

Translation potwalloper into russian

potwalloper
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈpɒt.wɒl.ə.pə/
US
/ˈpɑt.wɑː.lə.pɚ/
In the 18th century, a potwalloper was a type of voter in some English boroughs.
В 18 веке избиратель был типом голосующего в некоторых английских городах.

Definitions

potwalloper
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈpɒt.wɒl.ə.pə/
US
/ˈpɑt.wɑː.lə.pɚ/
A person who qualified to vote in certain British boroughs before the Reform Act of 1832 by owning a hearth or fireplace that was used for cooking.
In the early 19th century, a potwalloper could cast a vote in the borough elections if they had a hearth for cooking.