† millennist, millenist Obs.
[Either f. millennium) or f. L. millēn-ī (see millenary) + -ist.]
One who believes in the millennium, a millenarian. So ˈmillenism, millenarianism.
| 1664 H. More Synopsis Proph. 512 Every faction will be content to be Millennists upon condition that Christ may reign after their way or mode. 1676 Doctrine of Devils 121 So was the Church in respect of Millenisme, Arrianisme [etc.]. 1755 Johnson, Millenist. 1795 Seward Anecd. (ed. 2) I. 318 So feeble-minded as to be a Seeker and Millennist. |