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noncovenanter

noun

Etymology

From non- + Covenanter.

  1. derived from conveniens
  2. derived from covenant
  3. inherited from covenaunt
  4. suffixed as covenanter — “covenant + er”
  5. prefixed as noncovenanter — “non + Covenanter”

Definitions

  1. One who is not a Covenanter.

    • The nation now was divided into two parties—an overwhelming majority of covenanters, and an astonished, disheartened minority of noncovenanters.
    • These people also quite naturally keep themselves segregated from other people — refuse to eat with them, use their dishes or equipment, or allow their children to touch or marry noncovenanters.
    • Not until 1788, five years after the congregation moved back to its own church, did he baptize the child of a noncovenanter.

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