New Light

noun (1)

Definition of New Light

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a person who accepts new usually more modern or more liberal religious views, doctrines, or methods: such as

a : a member of a group favoring revivalism and emotionalism in religion (as in Congregational, Presbyterian, and Baptist Churches) during and following the American revival movement of 1740–42 — compare old light

b : new licht

c : disciple sense 2

newlight

noun (2)

Definition of newlight (Entry 2 of 2)

: crappie

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