Quaker

[ kwey-ker ]

/ ˈkweɪ kər /

noun

a popular name for a member of the Society of Friends.

Origin of Quaker

First recorded in 1590–1600; quake + -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM Quaker

Quak·er·ish, Quak·er·like, adjectivenon-Quaker, noun, adjectivenon-Quak·er·ish, adjectivepro-Quaker, adjective

Words nearby Quaker

quaint, quair, quake, quake in one's boots, quakeproof, Quaker, Quakeress, Quaker gun, Quakerism, Quaker-ladies, Quakerly

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Example sentences from the Web for Quaker

One was a Quaker school, whose name he can no longer recall, in upstate New York.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The Quaker Chewy Dipps Chocolate Chip granola bar is more than 40 percent sugar by weight.
Your Health Food’s Hidden Sugar Bomb|Michael Schulson|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Quaker did not return a request for comment at the time of publishing.
Your Health Food’s Hidden Sugar Bomb|Michael Schulson|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A single packet of Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar instant oatmeal, though, contains a full tablespoon of sugar.
Your Health Food’s Hidden Sugar Bomb|Michael Schulson|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Quaker Friends Fiduciary Corporation also recently divested from Caterpillar.
BDS Opponents' Pyrrhic Victory|Alex Kane|July 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Exchange bows, of course, if a Quaker will bow; but I'm too happy to-day to be disturbed by talk with him.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
In his excitement he had dropped his Quaker speech, and this the outlaw noted.
A Cousin's Conspiracy|Horatio Alger
Whinier naturally felt keenly on this subject, as he himself was a Quaker.
Selections From American Poetry|Various
No person of brilliant mind or of uncommon talents has ever come of the Quaker Hill population.
Quaker Hill|Warren H. Wilson
A Quaker with an artistic bias becomes a Preraphaelite, and lo!
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8|Elbert Hubbard

British Dictionary definitions for Quaker

Quaker

/ (ˈkweɪkə) /

noun

a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1650, whose central belief is the doctrine of the Inner Light. Quakers reject sacraments, ritual, and formal ministry, hold meetings at which any member may speak, and have promoted many causes for social reform

adjective

of, relating to, or designating the Religious Society of Friends or its religious beliefs or practices

Derived forms of Quaker

Quakeress, fem nQuakerish, adjectiveQuakerism, noun

Word Origin for Quaker

C17: originally a derogatory nickname, alluding either to their alleged ecstatic fits, or to George Fox's injunction to " quake at the word of the Lord"

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Quaker

Quaker

A member of the Religious Society of Friends. The Quakers are a group of Christians (see also Christian) who use no scripture and believe in great simplicity in daily life and in worship. Their services consist mainly of silent meditation.

notes for Quaker

Quakers have traditionally been committed to pacifism.

notes for Quaker

Pennsylvania was settled by a group of Quakers fleeing religious persecution.

单词	quaker
释义	Quaker [ kwey-ker ] / ˈkweɪ kər / noun a popular name for a member of the Society of Friends. Origin of Quaker First recorded in 1590–1600; quake + -er¹ OTHER WORDS FROM Quaker Quak·er·ish, Quak·er·like, adjectivenon-Quaker, noun, adjectivenon-Quak·er·ish, adjectivepro-Quaker, adjective Words nearby Quaker quaint, quair, quake, quake in one's boots, quakeproof, Quaker, Quakeress, Quaker gun, Quakerism, Quaker-ladies, Quakerly Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Quaker One was a Quaker school, whose name he can no longer recall, in upstate New York. The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile\|Robert Ward\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The Quaker Chewy Dipps Chocolate Chip granola bar is more than 40 percent sugar by weight. Your Health Food’s Hidden Sugar Bomb\|Michael Schulson\|July 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Quaker did not return a request for comment at the time of publishing. Your Health Food’s Hidden Sugar Bomb\|Michael Schulson\|July 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A single packet of Quaker Maple and Brown Sugar instant oatmeal, though, contains a full tablespoon of sugar. Your Health Food’s Hidden Sugar Bomb\|Michael Schulson\|July 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Quaker Friends Fiduciary Corporation also recently divested from Caterpillar. BDS Opponents' Pyrrhic Victory\|Alex Kane\|July 9, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Exchange bows, of course, if a Quaker will bow; but I'm too happy to-day to be disturbed by talk with him. Dorothy at Skyrie\|Evelyn Raymond In his excitement he had dropped his Quaker speech, and this the outlaw noted. A Cousin's Conspiracy\|Horatio Alger Whinier naturally felt keenly on this subject, as he himself was a Quaker. Selections From American Poetry\|Various No person of brilliant mind or of uncommon talents has ever come of the Quaker Hill population. Quaker Hill\|Warren H. Wilson A Quaker with an artistic bias becomes a Preraphaelite, and lo! Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8\|Elbert Hubbard British Dictionary definitions for Quaker Quaker / (ˈkweɪkə) / noun a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1650, whose central belief is the doctrine of the Inner Light. Quakers reject sacraments, ritual, and formal ministry, hold meetings at which any member may speak, and have promoted many causes for social reform adjective of, relating to, or designating the Religious Society of Friends or its religious beliefs or practices Derived forms of Quaker Quakeress, fem nQuakerish, adjectiveQuakerism, noun Word Origin for Quaker C17: originally a derogatory nickname, alluding either to their alleged ecstatic fits, or to George Fox's injunction to " quake at the word of the Lord" Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Quaker Quaker A member of the Religious Society of Friends. The Quakers are a group of Christians (see also Christian) who use no scripture and believe in great simplicity in daily life and in worship. Their services consist mainly of silent meditation. notes for Quaker Quakers have traditionally been committed to pacifism. notes for Quaker Pennsylvania was settled by a group of Quakers fleeing religious persecution. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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