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Definition of new light in English: new lightnoun ˌnjuː ˈlʌɪt historical 1A person holding novel religious doctrines; a revivalist; specifically a member of any of several churches, denominations, etc., arising from schism within various Protestant churches in Scotland and North America during the 18th and 19th centuries; (also, chiefly in plural) any of the groups to which these members belonged. Now historical. 2United States regional. In form New Light. The white crappie, Pomoxis annularis (family Centrarchidae), a common freshwater fish of North America.
adjective ˌnjuː ˈlʌɪt historical Frequently in form New Light. Of, relating to, or holding the views of, the New Lights. Now historical.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Prynne (1600–1669), pamphleteer and lawyer. From new + light. Definition of new light in US English: new lightnounˌnjuː ˈlʌɪt historical 1A person holding novel religious doctrines; a revivalist; specifically a member of any of several churches, denominations, etc., arising from schism within various Protestant churches in Scotland and North America during the 18th and 19th centuries; (also, chiefly in plural) any of the groups to which these members belonged. Now historical. 2United States regional. In form New Light. The white crappie, Pomoxis annularis (family Centrarchidae), a common freshwater fish of North America.
adjectiveˌnjuː ˈlʌɪt historical Frequently in form New Light. Of, relating to, or holding the views of, the New Lights. Now historical.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Prynne (1600–1669), pamphleteer and lawyer. From new + light. |