Canadian French Meaning of recusant

recusant

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Definitions and Meaning of recusant in English

Wordnet

recusant (n)

someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

Wordnet

recusant (s)

(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England

refusing to submit to authority

Webster

recusant (a.)

Obstinate in refusal; specifically, in English history, refusing to acknowledge the supremacy of the king in the churc, or to conform to the established rites of the church; as, a recusant lord.

Webster

recusant (n.)

One who is obstinate in refusal; one standing out stubbornly against general practice or opinion.

A person who refuses to acknowledge the supremacy of the king in matters of religion; as, a Roman Catholic recusant, who acknowledges the supremacy of the pope.

One who refuses communion with the Church of England; a nonconformist.

FAQs About the word recusant

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