or Old Hunker, subs. (American).—In New York (1844) a Conservative Democrat, as opposed to the Young Democracy or BARN-BURNERS (q.v.). Hence, an anti-progressive in politics.
or Old Hunker, subs. (American).—In New York (1844) a Conservative Democrat, as opposed to the Young Democracy or BARN-BURNERS (q.v.). Hence, an anti-progressive in politics.
