n. [ Cf. F. méthodiste. See Method. ] 1. One who observes method. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Theol.) One of a sect of Christians, the outgrowth of a small association called the “Holy Club, ” formed at Oxford University, a. d. 1729, of which the most conspicuous members were John Wesley and his brother Charles Wesley; -- originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule. [ 1913 Webster ]
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