Nicholite
/ˈnɪkəlʌɪt/ /ˈnɪk(ə)lʌɪt/Church History
noun
A member of a religious body established by 1766 in Delaware and Maryland, United States, holding similar beliefs to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) but advocating a more extreme simplicity of dress and lifestyle.
- The Nicholites merged with the Society of Friends, of which Joseph Nichols was originally a member, 1800..
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Maryland Journal. From the name of Joseph Nichols, U.S. farmer and founder of the body + -ite.
- keep one's head down
- keep one's mouth shut
- keep one's nose clean
- keep one's nose out of
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- keep one's own counsel
- keep one's powder dry
- keep one's side of the bargain
- keep one's word
- keep (or archaic bear) someone company
- keep (or eat) kosher
- keep (or hold) one's end up
- keep (or leave) one's options open
- keep (or lose) one's cool
- keep (or lose) one's temper
- keep (or lose) track of
- keep (or make) a House
- keep (or sleep in) a whole skin
- keep (or stand) guard
- keep (or stay) out of someone's way
- keep out (or keep someone/thing out)
- keep pace with
- keep quiet (or keep someone quiet)
- keep rank
- keepsake