Sons of Liberty: Meaning and Definition of

Sons' of Lib'erty

Pronunciation: [key]
— Amer. Hist. Amer. Hist.
  1. any of several patriotic societies, originally secret, that opposed the Stamp Act and thereafter supported moves for American independence.
  2. (during the Civil War) a secret society of Copperheads.
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