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nazirite

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Naz⋅i⋅rite

  [naz-uh-rahyt]
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–noun
Nazarite.

Naz⋅a⋅rite

  [naz-uh-rahyt]
–noun
1. (among the ancient Hebrews) a person who had taken certain strict religious vows, usually for a limited period.
2. Rare. a Nazarene.
3. Rare. Christ.
4. Obsolete. a Christian.
Also, Nazirite.

Origin:
1550–60; < LL Nāzar(aeus) (< Gk Nāzēraîos, equiv. to nāzēr (< Heb nāzīr consecrated person) + -aios suffix) + -ite 1

Related forms:
Naz⋅a⋅rit⋅ic  [naz-uh-rit-ik] , adjective
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