tories

noun

1. 1

   (UK politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.

2. 2

   (by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative.

3. 3

   (Canadian politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party.

4. 4

   A member of the political factions that sought to prevent the exclusion of James, Duke of York from the throne of England in the 17th century.

5. 5

   An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits.

6. 6

   (American Revolution) A loyal British subject.

7. 7

   (American Civil War, Confederate states) A Union sympathizer.