HEATHENRY

Etymology

Noun

heathenry (usually uncountable, plural heathenries)

The state of being heathen.

Etymology

Proper noun

Heathenry

The old Germanic (Norse, Anglo-Saxon, etc.) religion(s).

Any modern reconstruction of one of these religions; Germanic neo-paganism.

Coordinate terms

Source: Wiktionary


Hea"then*ry, n.

1. The state, quality, or character of the heathen. Your heathenry and your laziness. C. Kingsley.

2. Heathendom; heathen nations.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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