States"man (?), n.;
pl. Statesmen (&?;). 1. A man versed
in public affairs and in the
principles and art of government; especially, one eminent for political abilities. The minds of some of our
statesmen, like the pupil of the
human eye, contract themselves the more, the
stronger light there is shed upon
them. More. 2. One occupied with the affairs of government, and influental in shaping its policy. 3. A small landholder. [Prov. Eng.]
Halliwell.
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