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Definition of Stigmatist
1. Noun. A person whose body is marked by religious stigmata (such as marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ).
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Stigmatic, Stigmatism
Definition of Stigmatist
1. n. One believed to be supernaturally impressed with the marks of Christ's wounds. See Stigma, 8.
Definition of Stigmatist
1. Noun. A person whose body is marked by stigmata; a stigmatic ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stigmatist
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stigmatist
Literary usage of Stigmatist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Dublin Journal of Medical Science (1891)
"After some days' delay and much difficulty, Dr. Imbert obtained an interview with
the seer and stigmatist. She took a decided fancy to the doctor, ..."
2. Annual Register edited by Edmund Burke (1881)
"... the celebrated fasting “stigmatist” of Bois d'Haine. According to this letter
she is held in a kind of duress by the priest, who prevents her from ..."
3. Spiritual Magazine (1871)
"She was an accredited and honoured stigmatist, but subsequently, on being accused
of re-opening the marks on her hands and feet, she retired to her cell, ..."
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