| Shaker 1. (n.) A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken. 2. (n.) One of a religious sect who do not marry, popularly so called from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship. 3. (n.) A variety of pigeon. Thesaurus Entries Albigensian, Apostolici, Catharist, Encratite, Franciscan, Pythagorean, Pythagorist, Rechabite, Sabbatarian, Shaker, Trappist, Waldensian, abstinent, anchorite, ascetic, banian, bhikshu, dervish, fakir, flagellant, fruitarian, gymnosophist, hermit, hydropot, mendicant, nephalist, puritan, sannyasi, teetotaler, teetotalist, vegetarian, water-drinker, yogi, yogin | ![]() |