I have heard that the origional meaning of the word was 'Bog Bandit'. Is this true? If it is, can you name someone who fits that description?
2007-07-02 07:45:25 · 10 answers · asked by footynutguy 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Tory was a defamatory name given to the Conservatives by the Whigs. It is linked to their Irish land owning and horse trading past, 'bog bandit' is also an insulting name for an Irish person.
2007-07-02 08:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by Hendo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The origin of the word is indeed an irish word for outlaw, how that got to be the name of the forebears of the conservative party I don't know, however I do remember a lot of stories about tories and sleaze in the nineties and I am sure that that one with the bin bag, the tights and the orange might have been described as a bog bandit in some circles.
2007-07-02 07:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by Christina K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of the description 'bog bandit' being applied to the Tories, but I like it.
'Who fits the description'?
They all do , rob the poor to pay the rich.
Bring back fox hunting, 'tally ho'
I wish Gordon Brown would declare a very early general election and wipe that silly supercilious smirk off Camerons face, if folk cant see Cameron is just saying what he thinks people want to hear the people deserve all they will get.
2007-07-02 08:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by budding author 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tory Etymology
2016-11-16 06:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A member of a British political party, founded in 1689, that was the opposition party to the Whigs and has been known as the Conservative Party since about 1832.
A member of a Conservative Party, as in Canada.
An American who, during the period of the American Revolution, favored the British side. Also called Loyalist.
often tory A supporter of traditional political and social institutions against the forces of democratization or reform; a political conservative.
2007-07-02 07:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by lovedrunk18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This name was borne by a long-reigning queen of England. A Canadian city bears this name in her honour, as well as an Australian state and several other geographic areas.
2007-07-02 07:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by Manda G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a name short for Victoria meaning "Victorious".
2007-07-02 07:50:13 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no - the full name for the tory party is 'Conservatory' (i think this is true)
2007-07-02 07:47:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT MEANS: "YOU TOO RICH TOO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A NAME HERES A SHOW ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL."
2007-07-02 07:49:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
purga- tory
2007-07-02 08:43:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋