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Rechabite|ˈrɛkəbaɪt|
[ad. biblical L. Rechabīta, used in pl. to render Heb. Rēkābīm, f. the personal name Rēkāb: see Jer. xxxv. 2–19.]
One of a Jewish family descended from Jonadab, son of Rechab, which refused to drink wine or live in houses. Hence (a) one who abstains from intoxicating liquors; now spec. a member of the Independent Order of Rechabites, a benefit society founded in 1835; (b) a dweller in tents.
1382Wyclif Jer. xxxv. 3 Jeconye..and alle his sonus, and al the hous of Rechabitis. 1535Coverdale ibid., The whole housholde off the Rechabites. c1681(title) The English Rechabite, or a Defyance to Bacchus and all his Works. c1720Prior Wandering Pilgrim 9 A Rechabite poor Will must live, And drink of Adam's ale. 1860Russell Diary India II. xviii. 345 Cone after cone of canvas offers brief shelter to the Rechabite.
Hence ˈRechabitism, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating liquors; the principles or practice of the friendly society of Rechabites.
1870Rechabite & Temperance Mag. Jan. 8 To extend the blessings of Rechabitism throughout..the land. |