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By analogy with high church.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A tradition within the Anglican church more heavily influenced by Protestant and Reformed belief and practice, characterised by an informal style of worship, a less elevated view of the priesthood and sacraments, and a focus on evangelical principles. Full definition →
By analogy with high church.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.