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v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Gerrymandered p. pr. & vb. n. Gerrymandering. ] To divide (a State) into districts for the choice of representatives, in an unnatural and unfair way, with a view to give a political party an advantage over its opponent. [ Political Cant, U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ This was done in Massachusetts at a time when Elbridge Gerry was governor, and was attributed to his influence, hence the name; though it is now known that he was opposed to the measure. Bartlett. [ 1913 Webster ]