A historical process of religious purification or reunion, particularly in the context of medieval or early modern religious movements.
From Dutch or Germanic roots relating to 'herening' (reunion/purification) combined with Dutch '-iging' suffix. Used in historical contexts of religious reform.
This word is so tied to specific historical religious movements that it barely exists outside of academic papers about medieval Dutch or German religious history!
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