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† canoˈneer Obs.
Also cannonier.
[humorously f. canon n.1, after cannoneer.]
One who makes, cites, or interprets (ecclesiastical) canons; a canonist; a zealot or stickler for the canons.
1641Curates' Confer. in Harl. Misc. (Malh.) IV. 376 They are the curates, who are set to be Cannoniers. 1659Baxter Key Cath. xvii. 71 We turn this Canon against the Canoneers. 1681― Search Schism. i. 1 The Diocesan-Militants, or Canoneers. |