n. 1. One who seeks; that which is used in seeking or searching. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Eccl.) One of a small heterogeneous sect of the 17th century, in Great Britain, who professed to be seeking the true church, ministry, and sacraments. [ 1913 Webster ]
A skeptic [ is ] ever seeking and never finds, like our new upstart sect of Seekers. Bullokar. [ 1913 Webster ]