Puritanism
(noun) strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
Puritanism
(noun) the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
puritanism (countable and uncountable, plural puritanisms)
(theology) Strict and austere religious conduct.
Extreme strictness regarding moral scruples.
Puritanism (uncountable)
The beliefs and practices of the Puritans.
Source: Wiktionary
Pu"ri*tan*ism, n.
Definition: The doctrines, notions, or practice of Puritans.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 February 2025
(noun) shad-like food fish that runs rivers to spawn; often salted or smoked; sometimes placed in genus Pomolobus
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
