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JESUITIC
Jesuitical, Jesuitic, Jesuit
(adjective) having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism; “Jesuitical education”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
Jesuitic (comparative more Jesuitic, superlative most Jesuitic)
Of or relating to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.
Intricate, casuistic or hair-splitting logical arguments.
(derogatory, dated) Cunning; deceitful; crafty.
Synonyms
• Jesuitical
Anagrams
• juiciest
Source: Wiktionary
Jes`u*it"ic, Jes`u*it"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. jésuitique.]
1. Of or pertaining to the Jesuits, or to their principles and methods.
2. Designing; cunning; deceitful; crafty; -- an opprobrious use of the word. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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