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shakers
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n. (plural of shaker English)
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The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, more commonly known as the Shakers, is a millenarian restorationist Christian sect founded in the 18th century in England. They were initially known as "Shaking Quakers" because of their ecstatic behavior during worship services. In 1747, women assumed leadership roles within the sect, notably Jane Wardley and Mother Ann Lee. Shakers settled in colonial America, with initial settlements in New Lebanon, New York (called Mount Lebanon after 1861). They practice a celibate and communal lifestyle, pacifism, and their model of equality of the sexes, which they institutionalized in their society in the 1780s. They are also known for their simple living, architecture, and furniture.
During the mid-19th century, an Era of Manifestations resulted in a period of dances, gift drawings and gift songs inspired by spiritual revelations. At its peak in the mid-19th century, there were 6,000 Shaker believers. By 1920, there were only 12 Shaker communities remaining in the United States. At the present time, there is only one active Shaker village, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, which is located in Maine. Their celibacy combined with external and internal societal changes resulted in the thinning of the Shaker community, and consequently many of the other Shaker settlements are now village museums, like Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts.
Usage examples of "shakers".
With all the new movers and shakers pushing their way into her circle of influence, Star Catcher had to be out there as much as possible.
Only the real movers and shakers in Mistport had access to energy guns.
And there you have the movers and shakers of Mistport, in all their sleazy glory.
He turned his smile on the six movers and shakers of Mistport, and they cringed before him.
Normally it would have been full of the movers and shakers of Empire, all waiting impatiently for the great steel doors to open, and their chance to gain the ear of the Empress.
It was the power center for the movers and shakers, for those who wielded influence in his hometown.
The dog retreated abruptly, neck hairs bristling, and knocked the salt and pepper shakers off one table.
He knocked off more salt and pepper shakers, then tipped over a table, yelping in fright, and, fangs bared, he repeatedly charged at the crazies gathered outside.
As Ted watched with interest, Kenny pulled out the salt and pepper shakers and set them back on the table.
So that when he looked in the direction of the table from his position on the couch, he would see the shakers on the right of the bowl instead of the left.
Thus he would have the opportunity to consider the shakers in that position versus the shakers in their previous position.