a. Not conforming; declining conformity; especially, not conforming to the established church of a country. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the established church of England; a dissenter. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Neglect or failure of conformity; especially, in England, the neglect or refusal to unite with the established church in its rites and modes of worship. [ 1913 Webster ]