boroughmonger

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Synonyms: boroughmongery

Antonyms: boroughmongery

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} In the {{w|unreformed House of Commons}}, one who bought or sold the [[parliamentary]] [[seat]]s of [[borough]]s.

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