Shaker

See also: shaker

English

Etymology 1

shake +‎ -er, from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship.

Noun

Shaker (plural Shakers)

One of a Christian Protestant religious sect who do not marry.

Translations

member of a Protestant sect

Portuguese: shaker m

Adjective

Shaker (not comparable)

Pertaining to a distinctive style of furniture developed by the Shakers, characterised by functionality and minimalist designs.

Etymology 2

Proper noun

Shaker

A surname.

Anagrams

Eraskh, Rehaks, hearks, kasher, sharke

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