n.
Dissenters from the establishment of their several countries. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
Robert Brown is said to have the first formal dissenter. Shipley. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ “The word is commonly applied only to Protestants. The Roman Catholics are generally referred to as a distinct class.” Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The spirit or principles of dissenters. Ed. Rev. [ 1913 Webster ]