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Webster 1913 Edition


Nazarite

Naz′a-rite

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Noun.
A Jew bound by a vow to leave the hair uncut, to abstain from wine and strong drink, and to practice extraordinary purity of life and devotion, the obligation being for life, or for a certain time. The word is also used adjectively.

Webster 1828 Edition


Nazarite

NAZARITE

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Noun.
A jew who professed extraordinary purity of life and devotion.

Definition 2024


Nazarite

Nazarite

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Noun

Nazarite (plural Nazarites)

  1. A Jew bound by a vow to lave the hair uncut, to abstain from wine and strong drink, and to practice extraordinary purity of life and devotion.

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