'Brownist' definitions:

Definition of 'Brownist'

From: GCIDE
  • Brownist \Brown"ist\, n. (Eccl. Hist.) A follower of Robert Brown, of England, in the 16th century, who taught that every church is complete and independent in itself when organized, and consists of members meeting in one place, having full power to elect and depose its officers. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Brownist'

From: GCIDE
  • Brownist \Brown"ist\, n. (Med.) One who advocates the Brunonian system of medicine. [1913 Webster]