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quaker | quakerish |

As a noun Quaker

is a believer of the Quaker faith and a member of the Society of Friends, known for their pacifist views.

As an adjective Quakerish is

suggesting or pertaining to the Quakers.

quaker

English

Etymology 1

A name given to members of the in England when, in his defense, the leader of the Society said that the English judge would be the one to quake with fear before God on his Day of Judgment.

Noun

(en noun)
  • (label) A believer of the Quaker faith and a member of the Society of Friends, known for their pacifist views.

    • Derived terms

    {{der3, Quaker gun , Quakerism , Quakerly}}

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (label) One who plays any games.

    • quakerish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (dated) Suggesting or pertaining to the Quakers.
    • She wore a Quakerish grey dress.