"proselytute" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: proselytutes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of proselytize + prostitute. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|proselytize|prostitute}} Blend of proselytize + prostitute Head templates: {{en-noun}} proselytute (plural proselytutes)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A person given to excessive religious proselytizing. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-proselytute-en-noun-zxaQks1~ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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          "ref": "2001 May 30, Delia, “Re: An enlightened TM adept?”, in alt.meditation.transcendental (Usenet):",
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