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Ribbonism

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Rib´bon`ism
n.1.The principles and practices of the Ribbonmen. See Ribbon Society, under Ribbon.

Ribbonism, Ribandism
the principles of the Ribbon Society, a Roman Catholic secret society of the mid 19th century. — Ribbonist, Ribandist, n.
See also: Catholicism


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