variant of SABAISM. So Zabaist, one who practises Sabaism.
1662. Stillingfl., Orig. Sacræ, II. vii. § 9. The rites and customs of these Zabaists.
1669. Gale, Crt. Gentiles, I. II. i. 3. Zabaisme,… gave a Deitie … to the Sun, Moon, and Stars.
1748. T. Blackwell, Lett. conc. Mythol., 364. This is that Religion which is still known under the Name of Zabiism among the Eastern Writers, whose early Professors worshipped neither in Temples, nor by Images, but offered Prayer with Odours immediately under Heaven.
1775. J. Bryant, Mythol., II. 443. Addicted to Zabaism, and other species of idolatry.
