slave state
slave state · slave states
Prior to the American Civil War, any of the states in which the owning of slaves was legalPrior to the American Civil War, any of the states in which the owning of slaves was legal.
Meaning
1 senses(US, historical)Prior to the American Civil War, any of the states in which the owning of slaves was legal.
any of the southern states in which slavery was legal prior to the American Civil War
Forms
plural: slave states| Singular | slave state |
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