In*tol"er*ant (?), a. [L. intolerans, -antis: cf. F. intol'erant. See In- not, and Tolerant.]

1.

Not enduring; not able to endure.

The powers of human bodies being limited and intolerant of excesses. Arbuthnot.

2.

Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment, especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship; unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted.

Religion, harsh, intolerant, austere, Parent of manners like herself severe. Cowper.

 

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In*tol"er*ant, n.

An intolerant person; a bigot.

 

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