CASUISTS

Noun

casuists

plural of casuist

Source: Wiktionary


CASUIST

Cas"u*ist, n. Etym: [L. casus fall, case; cf. F. casuiste. See Casual.]

Definition: One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. The judment of any casuist or learned divine concerning the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give him confidence. South.

Cas"u*ist, v. i.

Definition: To play the casuist. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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