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    How did the Society of Friends get their nickname of "Quakers"?

    Question #104822. Asked by flem-ish. (Apr 18 09 11:01 AM)


    Starlord

    		There are two different views on how the nickname was originated. The first a derisory term due to many appearing to quakes at meetings of worship. The second stems from a judge telling George Fox that he would soon quake before the law.

    http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-religious-society-of-friends.htm

    Apr 18 09, 11:27 AM
    star_gazer

    		From Quaker Oats.

    http://www.quakeroats.com/home.aspx

    Apr 18 09, 2:29 PM
    looney_tunes

    		According to star_gazer's link, Quaker Oats registered a man in Quaker garb as their trademark to suggest the reliability of their product.

    Apr 18 09, 4:46 PM

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