1. (n.) One who observes method.

2. (n.) One of an ancient school of physicians who rejected observation and founded their practice on reasoning and theory.

3. (n.) One of a sect of Christians, the outgrowth of a small association called the Holy Club, formed at Oxford University, A.D. 1729, of which the most conspicuous members were John Wesley and his brother Charles; -- originally so called from the methodical strictness of members of the club in all religious duties.

4. (n.) A person of strict piety; one who lives in the exact observance of religious duties; -- sometimes so called in contempt or ridicule.

5. (a.) of or pertaining to the sect of Methodists; as, Methodist hymns; a Methodist elder.