Methodistic, a.
(mɛθəˈdɪstɪk)
[f. prec. + -ic.]
Of or pertaining to the doctrines, beliefs, methods or appearance of the Methodists; characteristic of or pertaining to the Methodists.
| 1791 Hampson Mem. Wesley II. 3 His first labours in the methodistic vineyard. 1811 Byron Hints fr. Hor. 31 Then spare our stage, ye methodistic men! 1820 Polwhele in Lavington's Enthus. Meth. & Papists Introd. 203 A further specimen of methodistic cant on the subject of inspiration. 1839 Penny Cycl. XV. 142/2 [The candidate for admission as a minister] undergoes an examination as to his personal acquaintance with Christianity, his Methodistic orthodoxy, and attachment to its discipline. 1849 Clough Dipsychus i. iv. 124, I recognise, and kiss the rod—The methodistic ‘voice of God’. |