(n.) One of the descendants of Jonadab, the son of Rechab, all of whom by his injunction abstained from the use of intoxicating drinks and even from planting the vine. Jer. xxxv. 2-19. Also, in modern times, a member of a certain society of abstainers from alcoholic liquors.

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