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Rappist1 U.S.|ˈræpɪst|
[See def.]
A member of an American religious sect named from its leader, George Rapp.
1845G. Struthers in Ess. Chr. Union xii. 372 The Rappists, Shakers, Mormons..and other small sects. 1882–3Schaff Encycl. Relig. Knowl. III. 1994 The Rappists emigrated to Economy, 17 m. northwest of Pittsburg.
So ˈRappite.
1832S. A. O'Ferrall Ramble through U.S.A. 92 The Rappites had been in possession of the place for six years. 1864T. L. Nichols 40 Yrs. Amer. Life II. 20 The Rappites..were the followers of a religious zealot, who yielded implicit obedience to his commands. |