Abrahamite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Abraham + -ite.
Meanings
- (historical) A member of a ninth-century group of Antiochean Paulicians led by a monk named Abraham who were supressed by the Patriarch Quriaqos of Tagrit.
- (historical) A member of a sect in Pardubitz in Bohemia in the 18th century, professing to be followers of the pre-circumcised Abraham and rejecting all scripture but the Decalogue and Lord's Prayer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrahamites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pl Abrahamita (member of 18th century sect)