| Encratite (n.) One of a sect in the 2d century who abstained from marriage, wine, and animal food; -- called also Continent. 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 |