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Naz`a*rene" (?), n. [L.
Nazarenus, Gr. &?;, fr. &?; Nazareth.] 1.
A native or inhabitant of Nazareth; -- a term of contempt
applied to Christ and the early Christians.

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

Naz"a*rite (?), n. A Jew bound by
a vow to lave the hair uncut, to abstain from wine and strong drink,
and to practice extraordinary purity of life and devotion, the
obligation being for life, or for a certain time. The word is also
used adjectively.

Naz"a*rite*ship, n. The state of a
Nazarite.

Naz`a*rit"ic (?), a. Of or
pertaining to a Nazarite, or to Nazarites.

Naz"a*ri*tism (?; 277), n. The vow
and practice of a Nazarite.

Naze (?), n. [See Ness.] A
promontory or headland.

Naz"i*rite (?), n.


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