Simeonite

American  

[sim-ee-uh-nahyt] / ˈsɪm i əˌnaɪt /

noun

1. a member of the Israelite tribe of Simeon.

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Other Word Forms

• Simeonism noun

Etymology

Origin of Simeonite

< Late Latin Simeonītae (plural). See Simeon, -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Canon Butler was an evangelical clergyman of the Simeonite type, which flourished so intensely before and during the development of the High Church revival.

From Aspects and Impressions by Gosse, Edmund

It will be necessary to give a few quotations from the Simeonite utterance in order to bring out the full flavour of Butler's parody, which is given entire.

From Cambridge Pieces by Butler, Samuel

The patronage was in the hands of the Simeonite trustees, and had been bought by them in the first fervour of the movement.

From Catharine Furze by Rutherford, Mark

For she knew now what she was over and above being a St. Simeonite, having asked Aunt Cordelia.

From Emmy Lou's Road to Grace Being a Little Pilgrim's Progress by Martin, George Madden

The first is a genuine Simeonite tract; the other two are parodies.

From Cambridge Pieces by Butler, Samuel