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Webster 1913 Edition


Sectary

Sec′ta-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Sectaries
(#)
.
[F.
sectaire
. See
Sect
.]
A sectarian; a member or adherent of a sect; a follower or disciple of some particular teacher in philosophy or religion; one who separates from an established church; a dissenter.
I never knew that time in England when men of truest religion were not counted
sectaries
.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sectary

SECT'ARY

, n.
1. A person who separates from an established church, or from the prevailing denomination of christians; one that belongs to a sect; a dissenter.
2. a follower; a pupil. [Not in use.]