Definition of "schismatic" []

• Of, relating to, or engaging in schism. (adjective)
• One who promotes or engages in schism. (noun)

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• "We cannot shut our eyes to the fact that the schismatic is abroad in our land."
• "Preach in popish chapel, teach schismatic, that is Protestant, child tongues and literature."
• "[Footnote: Including what I had to pay for being called a schismatic by the Archbishop of Paris, or his officials.]"