Quaker
The origin and history of Quaker.
Etymology
From "quake" plus "-er"; the nickname reportedly began when founder George Fox told a judge to "tremble at the word of the Lord," and the label stuck to members of the movement.
The origin and history of Quaker.
From "quake" plus "-er"; the nickname reportedly began when founder George Fox told a judge to "tremble at the word of the Lord," and the label stuck to members of the movement.
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