Adamite

See also: adamite

English

Etymology

From Adam +‎ -ite.

Noun

Adamite (plural Adamites)

  1. A person descended from the biblical Adam.
  2. (historical) One of a sect of visionaries, who, professing to imitate the state of the biblical Adam, discarded the use of clothing in their assemblies.

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Adjective

Adamite

  1. Of or pertaining to the Biblical Adam.
    Adamite language
    Adamite sin

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Scots

Etymology

Adam +‎ -ite

Noun

Adamite

  1. A follower or supporter of William Adams, minister at Humbie.

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