Quaker
a popular name for a member of the Society of Friends.
Origin of Quaker
1Other words from Quaker
- an·ti-Quak·er, adjective, noun
- Quak·er·ish, Quak·er·like, adjective
- non-Quak·er, noun, adjective
- non-Quak·er·ish, adjective
- pro-Quak·er, adjective, noun
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How to use Quaker in a sentence
“Ab Welsh, who was a forward with the Saskatoon Quakers was the first one,” Howe said.
But there were a lot of American Quakers struggling with the issue of slavery.
Tracy Chevalier’s Novel on Ohio’s Underground Railroad | Jane Ciabattari | January 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHow common was it for Quakers from England to face the abolitionist dilemma during the period before the Civil War?
Tracy Chevalier’s Novel on Ohio’s Underground Railroad | Jane Ciabattari | January 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI was surprised to learn that up to the mid-18th century some Quakers owned slaves.
Tracy Chevalier’s Novel on Ohio’s Underground Railroad | Jane Ciabattari | January 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTElizabeth was one of twelve children, and the third daughter in this large family of Quakers.
The Childhood of Distinguished Women | Selina A. Bower
Two years later, the Quakers organized a church at Hopewell which is the oldest church in northern Virginia.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyA stranger passing along Friargate on an ordinary day, would never find the Quakers' meeting house.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusThe more matured Quakers and Quakeresses generally gravitate hitherwards.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusThe Quakers have been amongst life's pioneers in the long, hard battle for human freedom and human peace.
Our Churches and Chapels | Atticus
British Dictionary definitions for Quaker
/ (ˈkweɪkə) /
a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1650, whose central belief is the doctrine of the Inner Light. Quakers reject sacraments, ritual, and formal ministry, hold meetings at which any member may speak, and have promoted many causes for social reform
of, relating to, or designating the Religious Society of Friends or its religious beliefs or practices
Origin of Quaker
1Derived forms of Quaker
- Quakeress, fem n
- Quakerish, adjective
- Quakerism, noun
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Cultural definitions for Quaker
A member of the Religious Society of Friends. The Quakers are a group of Christians (see also Christian) who use no scripture and believe in great simplicity in daily life and in worship. Their services consist mainly of silent meditation.
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Notes for Quaker
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