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noun (Plural: barnburners)
  1. (idiom) An extremely exciting or successful event.
    1. One who burns down a barn.
proper noun Barnburners (uncountable)
  1. Liberal faction of the New York state United States Democratic Party in the mid 19th century.
Etymology: From the idea of burning down one's barn to get rid of a rat infestation.


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