E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Orangeman.
A name given by Roman Catholics to the Protestants of Ireland, on account of their adhesion to William III. of the House of Orange; they had been previously called “Peep-of-Day Boys.” The Roman party were Jac’obites. (See ORANGE LODGES.)
