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decalogist

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who explains the Decalogue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1649', John Gurgany, "a short Account of the Author's Life and Death", in Gregorii Posthuma : or certain learned Tracts: written by John Gregorie Mr. Dod the Decalogist; whose society, and Directions for the Hebrew Tongue, he enjoyed one Vacation near Banbury

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History

Etymology

From decalogue + -ist.