nonjurant

1 of 2

adjective

non·​ju·​rant

: nonjuring : relating to or characteristic of nonjurors

nonjurant

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: nonjuror

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

non- entry 1 + Latin jurant-, jurans, present participle of jurare to swear

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