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   Tractarian , n. (Ch. of England) One of the writers of the Oxford tracts, called “Tracts for the Times,” issued during the period 1833-1841, in which series of papers the sacramental system and authority of the Church, and the value of tradition, were brought into prominence. Also, a member of the High Church party, holding generally the principles of the Tractarian writers; a Puseyite.
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   Tractarian , a. Of or pertaining to the Tractarians, or their principles.
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