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What is a redemptioner?

What is a redemptioner? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, that gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.
  2. Someone who redeems oneself, such as from debt or servitude.
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And if my father came out a redemptioner, and worked his way, so had old Mr. Dulany.
That's Black Jim Lewis, that stole me away from home and sold me for a redemptioner.
This proprietor, who is now so wealthy, came over a redemptioner, and owes his present wealth to his industry and frugality.
The Sot-Weed Factor gives a much less rose-colored account of the life of a redemptioner.
Mr. Quimby bought him at the wharf out of a redemptioner ship.

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