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remonstrant

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re·mon·strant  (r-mnstrnt)
adj.
Characterized by remonstrance; expostulatory.
n.
1. One that remonstrates.
2. Remonstrant One of the Dutch Arminians who, in 1610, formally stated the grounds of their dissent from strict Calvinism.
re·monstrant·ly adv.
remonstrant [rɪˈmɒnstrənt]
n
a person who remonstrates, esp one who signs a remonstrance
adj
Rare remonstrating or protesting
Remonstrant [rɪˈmɒnstrənt]
n
(Christianity / Protestantism) (Historical Terms) a Dutch supporter of the Arminian Remonstrance of 1610
Translations
remonstrant
adj → protestierend


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Why, there you're rather fast, Lawyer Lightwood,' he replied, in a remonstrant manner.
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