Apostate
Pronunciation : A*pos"tate
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. apostata, Gr. Apostasy.]
Definition : 1. One who has forsaken the faith, principles, or party, to which he before adhered; esp., one who has forsaken his religion for another; a pervert; a renegade.
2. (R. C. Ch.)
Defn: One who, after having received sacred orders, renounces his clerical profession.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : A*pos"tate
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to, or characterized by, apostasy; faithless to moral allegiance; renegade. So spake the apostate angel. Milton. A wretched and apostate state. Steele.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : A*pos"tate
Part of Speech : v. i.
Etymology : [L. apostatare.]
Definition : Defn: To apostatize. [Obs.] We are not of them which apostate from Christ. Bp. Hall.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913