noun
a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called Quakers
• Syn: ↑Religious Society of Friends, ↑Quakers
• Hypernyms: ↑sect, ↑religious sect, ↑religious order
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a sect founded by George Fox in England about 1650, opposed to oath-taking and war. Also called Quakers, Religious Society of Friends.
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(Religious) Society of Friends
The proper designation of a sect of Christians better known as Quakers
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Main Entry: ↑friend
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Society of Friends see under ↑friend
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Main Entry: ↑society
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Society of Friends,
the Quakers.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.