STYLITE

stylite

(noun) an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

stylite (plural stylites)

(Christianity, historical) A Christian ascetic in ancient times who lived alone on top of a tall pillar.

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Source: Wiktionary


Sty"lite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Eccl. Hist.)

Definition: One of a sect of anchorites in the early church, who lived on the tops of pillars for the exercise of their patience; -- called also pillarist and pillar saint.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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