Meaning of Millerite | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A nickel sulfide mineral, NiS, that occurs as hairlike tufts.
2. One who followed the calculations of William Miller or his followers that the world would end on October 22, 1844; when it did not, the Great Disappointment occurred. The subsequent denominations his movement spawned include the Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses and the (Campbellite) Restorationists.
3. A resident of any community known as Miller; often specifically a resident of Miller Beach, in Gary, Indiana

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“The voices of the Millerites were heard singing and shouting and exhorting each other to stand⟳ firm, and to see⟳ to it that their lamps were trimmed and burning, ready for the awful moment whenever it might come⟳. Still - nothing happened!”

“On the other hand, Millerites succeeded in resisting annexation at this time.”

“As a Millerite living within one block⟳ from the beach, Miller Beach is truly a hidden treasure in Northwest Indiana.”

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