Holy Roller

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of any Christian church characterized by ecstatic behaviour; especially of the Pentecostal Church.
  2. A devoutly religious Christian person.

Word forms

Holy Roller Holy Rollers

Etymology

From the practice of some devout Pentecostals who would roll on the floor of the church in response to the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

Related words

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