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Hussite

[ huhs-ahyt ]
/ ˈhʌs aɪt /
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noun

a member of the religious reformist and nationalistic movement initiated by John Huss in Bohemia in the late 14th century.

adjective

of or relating to John Huss or the Hussites.

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Origin of Hussite

First recorded in 1525–35; Huss + -ite1

OTHER WORDS FROM Hussite

Huss·it·ism, noun

Words nearby Hussite

hussar, Hussein, Hussein I, Hussein, Saddam, Husserl, Hussite, hussy, hustings, hustle, hustler, hustle up
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British Dictionary definitions for Hussite

Hussite
/ (ˈhʌsaɪt) /

noun

an adherent of the religious ideas of John Huss or a member of the movement initiated by him

adjective

of or relating to John Huss, his teachings, followers, etc

Derived forms of Hussite

Hussism or Hussitism, noun
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