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Puritan

One who, in the time of Queen Elizabeth and the first two Stuarts, opposed traditional and formal usages, and advocated simpler forms of faith and worship than those established by law; -- originally, a term of reproach. The Puritans formed the bulk of the early population of New England.

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Abstainer 76% connected

One who abstains; esp., one who abstains from the use of intoxicating liquors.

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Ascetic 76% connected

Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotions; austere; severe.

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Protestant 76% connected

One who protests; -- originally applied to those who adhered to Luther, and protested against, or made a solemn declaration of dissent from, a decree…

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Puritanic 74% connected

Alt. of Puritanical

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Puritanic 74% connected

Alt. of Puritanical

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Puritanical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.

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Puritanical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice.

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Prude 92% connected

A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speec…

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