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

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