Hicksite

American  

[hik-sahyt] / ˈhɪk saɪt /

noun

History/Historical.

1. a supporter of Elias Hicks (1748–1830), an American Quaker and early abolitionist who preached a liberal theology that resulted in a great division between liberal and orthodox Quakers throughout the 19th century.

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Etymology

Origin of Hicksite

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; from Hicks + -ite ¹

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Swarthmore,* which last week began celebrating its centennial year, was founded by the liberal Hicksite Quakers to combat "a dead level of mediocrity in the education of our children."

From Time Magazine Archive

The Great Separation, which has . divided "Orthodox" and "Hicksite" Quakers, seemed all but ended.

From Time Magazine Archive

Born a Pennsylvania Hicksite Quaker 52 years ago, Smedley Butler is "still one in good standing, so far as I know."

From Time Magazine Archive

In much the same tradition, 31 years later, nearby Swarthmore College was founded by the Hicksite branch of the Quakers.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Anthonys were broad and liberal in religious ideas, and in 1826, when bitter dissensions regarding the divinity of Christ arose among the Quakers, they followed Elias Hicks and were henceforth known as "Hicksite Friends."

From The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years by Harper, Ida Husted