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Glassite

Glassite

9.9
A person who belongs to a Scottish Christian group started by John Glas
  • noun
  • Archaic
: Glassita
  • Several churches in Scotland were established by Glassite congregations in the 18th century.

Examples

  • Many Glassites gather for worship every Sunday.

  • The Glassite community values simplicity and piety.

  • The Glassite community was known for its strict interpretation of Christian doctrine.

  • As a Glassite, he followed the teachings of John Glas closely.

  • John Glas was the founder of the Glassite sect, which emphasized a return to primitive Christianity.

  • The teachings of the Glassite movement focus on the importance of community and living a simple life.

  • As a member of the Glassite congregation, she participated in weekly discussions about faith and morality.

Surface Forms

Glassite singular
Glassites plural

Morphology

Glassite = Glas (semi-transparent) = Glas + ite

The suffix '-ite' marks followers/members, but the referent is a specific historical person, so learners unfamiliar with John Glas may not infer the meaning from components alone.

Etymology

The word Glassite comes from the name Glas, the founder John Glas, plus the ending -ite which means 'follower' or 'member'. So a Glassite is someone who follows John Glas and belongs to his Scottish church.