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Quak⋅er⋅ism

[kwey-kuh-riz-uhm]
–noun
the beliefs, principles, and practices of Quakers.

Origin:
1650–60; Quaker + -ism
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Quak·er   (kwā'kər)   
n.  A member of the Society of Friends.

[From quake (from an early leader's admonishment to "tremble at the word of the Lord").]
Quak'er·ism n., Quak'er·ly adv. & adj.
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