‖ Raskolnik
(ræˈskɒlnɪk)
Also 9 Rasckolnick, Rascholnik.
[Russ. Raskól{p}nik separatist, schismatic, f. raskól separation: see prec.]
A dissenter from the national Church in Russia.
| 1723 in tr. F. C. Weber's Present State of Russia I. 82 He was reported to be of the Sect of the Raskolniks, who have entirely separated from the Russian Church, a few Ceremonies excepted. 1799 W. Tooke View Russian Emp. II. 220 The sectarists known by the name of raskolniks, distinguished themselves..by their..obedience. 1833 R. Pinkerton Russia 71 The ancient Russians, like the present Raskolniks or Dissenters, abstained from veal. 1897 Daily News 8 June 5/3 The Raskolnik who buried alive..twenty-five of his fanatic co-religionists. |