Nazarene

1. (n.) A native or inhabitant of Nazareth; -- a term of contempt applied to Christ and the early Christians.

2. (n.) One of a sect of Judaizing Christians in the first and second centuries, who observed the laws of Moses, and held to certain heresies.

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