Aitkenite

noun

Ait·​ken·​ite
ˈāt-kə-ˌnīt,
ˈā-
plural -s
: a follower of Aitken in desiring to introduce into the Anglican Church certain Methodist practices and views especially in regard to conversion

Word History

Etymology

Robert Aitken †1873 Scottish clergyman + English -ite

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aitkenite was in 1840

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“Aitkenite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aitkenite. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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