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† nonconˈformitan Obs.
[non- 2.]
= nonconformist. Also † nonconˈformitant. Hence † nonconˈformitancy, nonconformity.
1618Donne Serm. (1661) III. 25 Here is the true Recusant, and the true Non-conformitan. 1627Jackson Chr. Obed. vi. Wks. 1844 XII. 299 Admit then any refractory nonconformitant could..justly presume of immunity from any temporal punishment. 1647[J. Hart] Trodden Down Strength 117 Being a Non-conformitan in judgment..[he] was contented..to accept of that poore Living. a1670Hacket Abp. Williams ii. (1692) 43 It was his judgment..to allow some of the chief..among the Non-Conformitants with some of the dignities of the Church. Ibid. 44 Officers Ecclesiastical did prosecute Presentments, rather against Non-conformitancy of Ministers and People, than for Debaucheries. |