Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Usage examples of "free-thinker".
A so-called free-thinker told me at one time that I could not consider myself a philosopher if I placed any faith in revelation.
This amiable young man, who was a favourite with everybody and was thought a free-thinker because he frequented the society of Angelo Querini and Lunardo Venier, presented me one day, as we were out walking, to an unknown countess who took my fancy very strongly.
This amiable young man, who was a favourite with everybody and was thought a free-thinker because he frequented the society of Angelo Querini and Lunardo Venier, presented me one day, as we were out walking, to an unknown countess who took my fancy very strongly.
Our conversation shewed me that my lovely friend was what is called a Free-thinker.
That woman, religious and a Free-thinker, a libertine and gambler, was wonderful in all she did.