freewiller

English

Etymology

free will +‎ -er.

Noun

freewiller (plural freewillers)

1. (informal or religious slur) Anyone who has a theological standpoint stressing free will, such as one of the Marian exiles, an Arminianist or Free Will Baptist.
2. One who to gain passage to America indentured himself, who made the voluntary decision to go into servitude so his transportation to America is paid.

   Synonym: redemptioner