PARACLETE

Etymology

Noun

paraclete (plural paracletes)

An advocate or helper.

Alternative letter-case form of Paraclete, the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost.

Etymology

Proper noun

Paraclete

(Christianity) The Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost, especially in its role as comforter of the faithful.

Synonyms

• The Comforter

• others at Holy Spirit

Source: Wiktionary

Par"a*clete, n. Etym: [L. paracletus, Gr.

Definition: An advocate; one called to aid or support; hence, the Consoler, Comforter, or Intercessor; -- a term applied to the Holy Spirit. From which intercession especially I conceive he hath the name of the Paraclete given him by Christ. Bp. Pearson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition