Taborite

[ tey-buh-rahyt ]

noun

1. (in the 15th century) a member of the militant body of Hussites maintaining a strict literal interpretation of the Scriptures.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Taborite¹

1640–50; named after Tabor, city in Bohemia where the radical party of Hussites had its headquarters; -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Its emphatic decision in favor of the Calixtin doctrine broke up the Taborite organization.

From Project Gutenberg

He sharply attacks the view of the Taborite priests, which was similar to that afterwards adopted by the Calvinists.

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