Josianic

adjective

Jo·​si·​an·​ic

¦jōˌsī¦anik,

-ōzē¦-

: of or relating to Josiah

Word History

Etymology

Josiah †ab 608 b.c. king of Judah noted for his reforming spirit + connective -n- + English -ic

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