christian brethren

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christian brethren - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Plymouth Brethren \Plym"outh Breth"ren\
     The members of a religious sect which first appeared at
     Plymouth, England, about 1830. They protest against
     sectarianism, and reject all official ministry or clergy.
     Also called Brethren, Christian Brethren, Plymouthists,
     etc. The Darbyites are a division of the Brethren.
     [1913 Webster]