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Aitkenite

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Ait·​ken·​ite | \ ˈāt-kə-ˌnīt, ˈā- \
plural -s

Definition of Aitkenite

: a follower of Aitken in desiring to introduce into the Anglican Church certain Methodist practices and views especially in regard to conversion

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First Known Use of Aitkenite

1840, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Aitkenite

Robert Aitken †1873 Scottish clergyman + English -ite

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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 1 Jul. 2022.

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