Oakboy en · NOUN
Etymology
From oak + boy; they would wear a piece of oak in their hats.
Meanings
- (historical) A member of the Hearts of Oak, a protest movement of farmers and weavers that arose in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1761, in reaction to excessive taxation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakboys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |