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Tractarian
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
One of the writers of the Oxford tracts, called "Tracts for the Times," issued during the period 1833-1841, in which series of papers the sacramental system and authority of the Church, and the value of tradition, were brought into prominence. Also, a member of the High Church party, holding generally the principles of the Tractarian writers; a Puseyite.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Tractarians, or their principles.