a person who is strict and precise in observing rules or customs, esp. of religion; specif., a 16th- or 17th-cent. English Puritan
precisian
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precisian
noun
- One who is strict and precise in adherence to established rules, forms, or standards, especially with regard to religious observance or moral behavior.
- A Puritan.
Origin of precisian
From preciseRelated Forms:
- pre·ci′sian·ism
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