n. [ L. obscurans, p. pr. of obscurare to obscure. ] One who obscures; one who prevents enlightenment or hinders the progress of knowledge and wisdom. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The system or the principles of the obscurants. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Same as Obscurant. Ed. Rev. [ 1913 Webster ]