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)

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

   Synonym: Shaking Quaker

Derived terms

• Shaker Heights

 

Translations

member of a Protestant sect

• Portuguese: shaker (pt) m

Adjective

Shaker (not comparable)

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

Derived terms

• Shaker cabinet
• Shaker kitchen

 

Etymology 2

From Arabic.

Proper noun

Shaker

1. A surname.

Anagrams

• Eraskh, Khares, Rehaks, hearks, kasher, sharke