[f. LUTHERAN + -ISM.] The body of doctrine taught by Luther and his followers; the holding of Lutheran opinions.
1560. Daus, trans. Sleidane’s Comm., 118. In this meane tyme beginneth anewe persecution in Fraunce, againste them that were anye thynge suspected of Lutheranisme.
1641. ‘Smectymnuus,’ Answ., § 18. (1653), 71. The Papists upbraid the Protestants with their Lutheranisme.
1756–7. trans. Keysler’s Trav. (1760), IV. 441. Pieces relating to the history of Lutheranism.
1847. Lewes, Hist. Philos. (1867), II. 100. This centre of Lutheranism [Würtemberg].
1876. Tennyson, Q. Mary, III. iv. You yourself have been supposed Tainted with Lutheranism.
