Society of Friends

Society of Friends

n. A Christian denomination, founded in the mid-1600s in England, that rejects formal sacraments, a formal creed, a priesthood, and violence; the Quakers.

Soci′ety of Friends′

n. a sect founded by George Fox in England about 1650, opposed to oath-taking and war.

Society of Friends

(Quakers) A Christian sect without ritual, creed or priesthood, founded in 1650 by George Fox.

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Society of Friends - a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1660; commonly called QuakersQuakers, Religious Society of Friendsreligious order, religious sect, sect - a subdivision of a larger religious groupQuaker, Friend - a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)

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