Definitions
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- proper noun historical The beliefs of the
Brownists , or followers of Robert Browne (Brownist). - proper noun The
political ideology attributed to the former BritishChancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, characterised by, among other things, allegedly prudent economics. - proper noun medicine The
doctrines of theBrunonian system ofmedicine .
Etymologies
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Examples
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DC would do well to try and appeal direct to the voters if possible - perhaps by telling them what the real difference between localism and Brownism is - a la Raedwald.
Gollum Brown Saved From Drowning by BBC Newmania 2007
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It is in fact 'Brownism' and if you look at tomorrows ICM Poll you will seewhy, firstly, I say right or wrong, you might as well forget it.
Target Practice Newmania 2008
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'Brownism' is surely something one treads in when not paying due attention.
Spectator Live 2008
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'Brownism' is surely something one treads in when not paying due attention.
Spectator Live 2008
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'Brownism' is surely something one treads in when not paying due attention.
Spectator Live 2008
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History, and merely clutched "Brownism" as a convenient phrase of reproach, much sanctioned by the King in his English proclamations against Parliament.]
The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864
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It is my belief that the people feel in their water that Brownism has been tried and failed.
Target Practice Newmania 2008
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If Brownism could have its way there wouldn't be any area of the economy where non-government economic activity could take place.
The Conservative Conference Is Irrelevant Newmania 2008
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I'm not talking about slavish devotion to Carswell-Hannanism here but political debate is crippled at the moment because it is in thrall to Blair-Brownism.
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Of course, coupling the new rate to the removal of higher rate tax relief on pension savings is a classic Brownism: don't think you can get round this tax by putting your income into saving for your future.
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