Sooner Definition
so͝onər
noun
A person occupying homestead land, as formerly in the W U.S., before the authorized time for doing so, thus gaining an unfair advantage in choice of location.
Webster's New World
A person born or living in Oklahoma.
Webster's New World
(historical) One who crossed into Indian territory before the official opening of settlement, in order to obtain land sooner.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
adverb
I would sooner die than marry you!
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Other Word Forms of Sooner
Noun
Singular:
sooner
Plural:
soonersOrigin of Sooner
From soon
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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