A name applied to the followers of Thomas Jefferson.
1788. This town [Carlisle, Pa.] is now divided into two distinct parties, Federalists and Antifederalists.—Maryland Journal, Feb. 18.
1788. The famous Dr. Spring asked a lady on which side she was, fed. or antifed.—Id., June 3.
1798.
| And these fine follows should be led | |
| By Lyon, sturdy Antifed, | |
| Who ought to howl with broken head. | |
Farmer’s Weekly Museum (New-year piece). |
1799. Terms of the most virulent and contemptuous reproach:—Democrat, Jacobin, and Anti-federalist.… At the formation of the Federal Constitution, the minority were termed Anti-federalists; the majority, with Mr. Hamilton, took the name of Federalists. [Each of these terms is discussed at some length.]—The Aurora, July 4 (Phila.).
1800. By [the nickname] anti-federalist, the same is meant as by jacobin, republican, democrat, and the like.—Id., Nov. 28.
