\Men"non*ist\, Mennonite \Men"non*ite\, n. (Eccl.
Hist.)
One of a small denomination of Christians, so called from
Menno Simons of Friesland, their founder. They believe that
the New Testament is the only rule of faith, that there is no
original sin, that infants should not be baptized, and that
Christians ought not to take oath, hold office, or render
military service.