nightrider en · NOUN
Etymology
From night + rider.
Meanings
- (US, historical) A member of a vigilante group that carried out nighttime raids.
- (US, capitalized, historical, often) A member of the Ku Klux Klan, especially during the Reconstruction Era.
- A fairy chess piece which moves in the direction of the knight any number of times.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nightriders | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| night rider | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Klansman (member of the Ku Klux Klan)