(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:29:30

Sty"lite (?), n. [Gr. , fr. a pillar.] Eccl. Hist.

One of a sect of anchorites in the early church, who lived on the tops of pillars for the exercise of their patience; -- called also pillarist and pillar saint.

<-- predursors of the flagpole-sitters! -->

 

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