ˈRibbonism
[See ribbon n. 9 d.]
The principles or policy of the Ribbon Society.
| 1828 Anglesey Let. 31 Mar. in R. Peel Mem. (1856) I. 34 Ribbonism is extending. 1848 [see ribandism]. 1857 Parl. Papers XXVI. 10 The Orange Society was a protective society against Ribbonism and other secret societies amongst the Roman Catholics. 1869 Daily News 13 Dec., The Roman Catholic farmers and labourers who have not yet joined the ranks of Ribbonism. |