Defn: The system of doctrines, polity, and worship, of the sect called Methodists. Bp. Warburton.
METHODIST
Meth"o*dist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. méthodiste. See Method.]
1. One who observes method. [Obs.]
2. One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory. Sir W. Hamilton.
3. (Theol.)
Defn: One of a sect of Christians, the outgrowth of a small association called the "Holy Club," formed at Oxford University, A.D. 1729, of which the most conspicuous members were John Wesley and his brother Charles; — originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties.
4. A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; — sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule.
METHODIST
Meth"o*dist, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as, Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder.
METHODISTIC; METHODISTICAL
Meth`o*dis"tic, Meth`o*dis"tic*al, a.