Hussite

noun

Huss·​ite ˈhə-ˌsīt How to pronounce Hussite (audio)
ˈhu̇-
: a member of the Bohemian religious and nationalist movement originating with John Huss
Hussite adjective
Hussitism noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Hussita, from John Huss

First Known Use

1532, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hussite was in 1532

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“Hussite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hussite. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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