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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quakeristrie,) Quakaristrie, n. [As if f. *Quakerist as a pejorative expansion of Quaker, f. as Quakerism(e (and cf. e.m.E. Quakeristical adj. [1685]), with the pejorative suffix -rie (as in ladry, lounry, etc.).] Quakerish practices or beliefs, Quakerism. —1665 Alford Rec. 66.
The minister of Alfoord delated Alexander Forbes … for dishaunting of ordinances, professing quakaristrie, and the resetting persons of that sect in his house
