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One of a class of religious reformers in Germany in the 17th century who sought to revive declining piety in the Protestant churches; -- often applied as a term of reproach to those who make a display of religious feelin…

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  1. n. One of a class of class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/religious">religious reformers in Germany in the 17th century who sought to revive declining piety in the Protestant churches; -- often applied as a term of reproach to those who make a display of religious feeling. Also used adjectively.
  2. One of a class of class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/religious">religious reformers in Germany in the 17th century who sought to revive declining piety in the Protestant churches; -- often applied as a term of reproach to those who make a display of religious feeling. Also used adjectively.
  3. One of a class of class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/religious">religious reformers in Germany in the 17thcentury who sought to revive declining piety in the Protestantchurches; -- often applied as a term of reproach to those who make adisplay of religious feeling. Also used adjectively.
  4. n. One of a class of class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/religious">religious reformers in Germany in the 17th century who sought to revive declining piety in the Protestant churches; -- often applied as a term of reproach to those who make a display of religious feeling. Also used adjectively.