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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.

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  1. n. 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.
  2. n. an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars
  3. 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.
  4. One of a sect of anchorites in the early church, who lived onthe tops of pillars for the exercise of their patience; -- calledalso pillarist and pillar saint.
  5. n. an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars