The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Encratite \En"cra*tite\, n. [L. Encratitae, pl., fr. Gr. ?
   self-disciplined; ? in + ? strength.] (Eccl. Hist.)
   One of a sect in the 2d century who abstained from marriage,
   wine, and animal food; -- called also Continent.
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