AZYMITE

Etymology

Noun

azymite (plural azymites)

(Eastern Orthodoxy, historical, pejorative) One who administers the Eucharist with unleavened bread, in particular a member of the Latin Church or Roman Catholic Church.

Antonyms: fermentarian, prozymite

Usage notes

The word was used pejoratively by some members of the Eastern Orthodox Church to refer to members of the Latin Church or Roman Catholic Church.

Noun

Azymite (plural Azymites)

Alternative letter-case form of azymite

Source: Wiktionary


Az"y*mite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. azymite.] (Eccl. Hist.)

Definition: One who administered the Eucharist with unleavened bread; -- a name of reproach given by those of the Greek church to the Latins.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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