Reclaimant

Reclaimant
Reclaimant Re*claim"ant (r[-e]*kl[=a]m"ant), n. [Cf. F. r['e]clamant, p. pr.] One who reclaims; one who cries out against or contradicts. --Waterland. [1913 Webster]

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