PATRISTIC
patristic, patristical
(adjective) of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
patristic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings
(genetics) Relating to a lineage
Source: Wiktionary
Pa*tris"tic, Pa*tris"tic*al, a. Etym: [F. patristique. See Paternal.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to the Fathers of the Christian church. The voluminous editor of Jerome anf of tons of patristic theology. I. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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