1. (n.) A new convert especially a convert to some religion or religious sect\, or to some particular opinion, system, or party; thus, a Gentile converted to Judaism, or a pagan converted to Christianity, is a proselyte.

2. (v. t.) To convert to some religion, opinion, or system; to bring over.

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