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coalie1
Coalie2
nounCoalie (plural Coalies)
plural Coalies
- UKhistoricalslanggovernmentA supporter of the proposed coalition between the Liberal and Conservative Parties.
The 'Coalie' Macnamara was opposed by a 'Wee Free' in a triangular contest.
2005, Roy Douglas, Liberals, page 1881 more example
Subsequently, the 'Coalie Libs' have suffered a consistently dismal reputation.
1971, Alan John Percivale Taylor, Lloyd George: Twelve Essays, page 225
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