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Austerity
Charles Buck Theological Dictionary
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A state of rigid mortification. It is distinguished from severity and rigour thus: Austerity relates to the manner of living; severity to the manner of thinking; rigour to the manner of punishing. To austerity is opposed effeminacy; to severity, relaxation; to rigour, clemency. A hermit is austere in his life; a casuist severe in his application of religion or law; a judge rigorous in his sentences.
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Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Austerity'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/cbd/a/austerity.html. 1802.
Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Austerity'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/cbd/a/austerity.html. 1802.
