Usager

noun

Us·​ag·​er

ˈyüzijə(r)

plural -s

: a member of a party of nonjurors in the Church of England and Scottish Episcopal Church accepting the ritual usages of a Communion service published in 1718 including dilution of the Eucharistic wine, a prayer for the descent of the Holy Spirit on the consecrated elements, an oblatory prayer, and prayers for the dead

Word History

Etymology

usage + -er

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

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