| 单词 | supererogation man |
| 释义 | > as lemmassupererogation man supererogation man n. (usually in plural) a derogatory term for a Methodist (see methodist n. 4), regarded as a believer in the doctrine of supererogation; also in extended use. ΚΠ 1732 J. Wesley Let. 18 Oct. (1931) I. 132 As for the names of Methodists, Supererogation Men, and so on, with which some of our neighbours are pleased to compliment us, we do not conceive ourselves under any obligation to regard them. 1738 Oxf. Methodists 8 They observe strictly the Fasts of the Church; and this has given occasion to such as do not approve of them, abusively to call them supererogation men. 1887 J. Hunt Reveries, Reviews, Recollections 64 Such phrases as the Godly Club—Supererogation men—Reforming Club—Enthusiasts, and not the least appropriate, Methodists, being applied to that devoted band of young men at Oxford. 1998 B. S. Turner Weber & Islam 63 Sufis are thus sometimes referred to, not misleadingly, as the supererogation men of Islam. < as lemmas |
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