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Huss·ite

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–noun

1.	a member of the religious reformist and nationalistic movement initiated by John Huss in Bohemia in the late 14th century.

–adjective

2.	of or pertaining to John Huss or the Hussites.

[Origin: 1525–35; Huss + -ite¹

]

—Related forms

Huss·it·ism, noun

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Huss·ite Audio Help   (hŭs'īt', hŏŏs'-) Pronunciation Key
n.   A follower of the religious reformer John Huss.

adj.   Of or relating to John Huss or his religious theories.

Huss'it'ism n.

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Hussite

1532, follower of John Huss, Bohemian religious reformer burnt in 1415. His name is an abbreviation of the name of his native village, Husinec, lit. "goose-pen."

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