Intolerant \In*tol"er*ant\, a. [L. intolerans, -antis: cf. F.
intol['e]rant. See In- not, and Tolerant.]
1. Not enduring; not able to endure.
The powers of human bodies being limited and
intolerant of excesses. --Arbuthnot.
2. Not tolerating difference of opinion or sentiment,
especially in religious matters; refusing to allow others
the enjoyment of their opinions, rights, or worship;
unjustly impatient of the opinion of those disagree with
us; not tolerant; unforbearing; bigoted.
Religion, harsh, intolerant, austere, Parent of
manners like herself severe. --Cowper.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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