sb. and a. Obs. [f. the proper name Weigel (see below) + -IAN.] A. sb. A follower or adherent of the German mystic Valentin Weigel (1533–88). B. adj. Of or pertaining to Weigel, his opinions or followers.
1657. Baxter, Present Th., 4. The persons holding this third Opinion are the Paracelsians (under whom I comprehend the Weigelians and the rest of the Enthusiasts).
1676. W. Hubbard, Happiness of People, 28. No man, unless a Weigelian Sceptick, ever did account Moses less fit to be a Leader unto Israel because he was learned in all the wisdome of the Egyptians, a man mighty in words and in deeds.
1872. Evening Express (Exeter), 2 Oct., 4/2. The Weigelians and the followers of Petersen went farthest.
