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▪ I. theist1|ˈθiːɪst|
[mod. f. Gr. θε-ός god + -ist. Cf. F. théiste (Voltaire).]
One who holds the doctrine of theism: in earlier use = deist; in later use, esp. as distinguished from this: see note s.v. deist.
1662E. Martin Five Lett. 45 To have said my office..twice a day..among Rebels, Theists, Atheists, Philologers, Wits, Masters of Reason, Puritanes [etc.]. a1679W. Owtram Serm. (1682) A v, What theist was ever known to live according to the principles of natural religion? a1734North Exam. iii. viii. §11 (1740) 590 He [Oates] did but use the Privilege of a Theist or Freethinker, of which Crew, or worse, he plainly declared himself. 1820Polwhele in Lavington's Enthus. Meth. & Papists Introd. 135 The highly-polished preacher, whose audience are theophilanthropists or theists. 1870J. H. Newman Gram. Assent v. §2. 120 No one is to be called a Theist, who does not believe in a Personal God.
b. attrib. and Comb.
1711Hickes Two Treat. Chr. Priesth. (1847) I. 267 His atheist-ridden, or theist-ridden..mind. 1755T. Amory Mem. (1766) II. 107 The writings of the old theist philosophers.
▪ II. ˈtheist2 nonce-wd.
[f. mod.L. thea tea: cf. theism2.]
A person addicted to tea-drinking.
c1818Shelley in Medwin Life (1847) II. 47 [Shelley..was a lover of tea, calling himself..humourously a] Theist. |