CONSISTORIAN

Etymology

Adjective

consistorian (not comparable)

(archaic, derogatory) Relating to a Presbyterian consistory.

Source: Wiktionary


Con`sis*to"rian, a.

Definition: Pertaining to a Presbyterian consistory; -- a contemptuous term of 17th century controversy. You fall next on the consistorian schismatics; for so you call Presbyterians. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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MONASTICISM

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