2. (Eccl. Hist.)
Defn: One of a sect of Judaizing Christians in the first and second centuries, who observed the laws of Moses, and held to certain heresies.
NAZARITE
Naz"a*rite, n.
Defn: A Jew bound by a vow to lave the hair uncut, to abstain from wine and strong drink, and to practice extraordinary purity of life and devotion, the obligation being for life, or for a certain time. The word is also used adjectively.
NAZARITESHIP
Naz"a*rite*ship, n.
Defn: The state of a Nazarite.
NAZARITIC
Naz`a*rit"ic, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a Nazarite, or to Nazarites.
NAZARITISM
Naz"a*ri*tism, n.
Defn: The vow and practice of a Nazarite.