Zabaism (Zabiism)
variant of Sabaism. So zabaist, one who practises Sabaism.
| 1662 Stillingfl. Orig. Sacræ ii. vii. §9 The rites and customs of these Zabaists. 1669 Gale Crt. Gentiles i. ii. i. 3 Zabaisme,..gave a Deitie..to the Sun, Moon, and Stars. 1748 T. Blackwell Lett. conc. Mythol. 364 That Religion which is still known under the Name of Zabiism among the Eastern Writers. 1775 J. Bryant Mythol. II. 443 Addicted to Zabaism, and other species of idolatry. |