VANIST


Meaning of VANIST in English

ˈvānə̇st noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Sir Henry Vane died 1662 governor of Massachusetts (1636-37) + English -ist

: a follower of Sir Henry Vane who as governor of Massachusetts colony defended Anne Hutchinson on charges of antinomianism

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