Methodist /(?)/

Meth·o·dist

Methodist

n.
  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.
  3. 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 Wesley; -- originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties. (Theol.)
  4. A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule.

Methodist

a.
  1. Of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as, Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder.