Nicholite
/ˈnɪkəlʌɪt/ /ˈnɪk(ə)lʌɪt/Church History
noun
A member of a religious body established by 1766 in Delaware and Maryland, United States, holding similar beliefs to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) but advocating a more extreme simplicity of dress and lifestyle.
- The Nicholites merged with the Society of Friends, of which Joseph Nichols was originally a member, 1800..
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Maryland Journal. From the name of Joseph Nichols, U.S. farmer and founder of the body + -ite.
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