Bax·te·ri·an | \ (ˈ)bak-¦stir-ē-ən \
Definition of Baxterian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Richard Baxter or his doctrines which sought to promote tolerance and restrain fanaticism by emphasizing certain fundamental tenets
Baxterian
nounBax·te·ri·an | \ (ˈ)bak-¦stir-ē-ən \
plural -s
Definition of Baxterian (Entry 2 of 2)
: an adherent or follower of Richard Baxter
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