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1Sabbatarian

noun Sab·ba·tar·i·an \ˌsa-bə-ˈter-ē-ən\

Definition of SABBATARIAN

1
:  one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday in conformity with the letter of the fourth commandment
2
:  an adherent of Sabbatarianism
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Origin of SABBATARIAN

Latin sabbatarius, from sabbatum sabbath
First Known Use: 1613

2Sabbatarian

adjective

Definition of SABBATARIAN

1
:  of or relating to the Sabbath
2
:  of or relating to the Sabbatarians or Sabbatarianism

First Known Use of SABBATARIAN

circa 1631

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