01 n. One who observes method.
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One who observes method.[Obs.]
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One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory.
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One of a sect of Christians, the outgrowth of a small association called the “Holy Club,” formed at Oxford University, a. d. 1729, of which the most conspicuous members were John Wesley and his brother Charles Wesley; -- originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties.(Theol.)
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A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule.