(3 syl.). A sect of fanatics who appeared in the west of Scotland
in 1783. They were named after Mrs. or Lucky Buchan, their founder, who
called herself “Friend Mother in the Lord,” claiming to be the woman
mentioned in Rev. xii., and maintaining that the Rev. Hugh White, a
convert, was the “man-child.”
“I never heard of alewife that turned preacher, except Luckie Buchan
in the West.” —Scott: St. Ronan's Well, c. ii.
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