Obs. [The same word as CABBALIST, (which was formerly spelt with one b); but affiliated by sense to CABAL, and perhaps pronounced in 1660 caba·llist.]
One who cabals, or adheres to any cabal; a secret intriguer or plotter.
[1569. J. Sanford, trans. Agrippa’s Van. Artes, 2 b. A disloial Cabalist.]
1642. Charles I., Answ. 19 Proposals Parlt., 1. The Cabalists of this businesse have with great Prudence reserved themselves.
1660. Trial Regic. (title-page), Dark, and Horrid Decrees of those Caballists.
1670. in Somers, Tracts, I. 17. General Essex began now to appear to the private Cabalists somewhat wresty.
