(geology) A nickel sulfide mineral, NiS, that occurs as hairlike tufts.

(Christianity) One who followed the calculations of William Miller or his followers that the world would end on October 22, 1844; when it did not, the Great Disappointment occurred. The subsequent denominations his movement spawned include the Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses and the (Campbellite) Restorationists.

plural of Millerite

Of or pertaining to William Hallowes Miller (1801-1880), British mineralogist, or his works, especially on crystallography.

plural of millerite

(Christianity) The religious beliefs of the Millerites.

(colloquial, dated) Synonym of Joe Miller (“a worn-out joke”)

plural of Joe Millerism