Priscillianist

1 of 2

noun

Pris·​cil·​lian·​ist

-yənə̇st

plural -s

1

: an adherent of Priscillianism or a follower of Priscillian

2

[Priscilla, prophetess associated with the founder of Montanism + English -ist] : montanist

Priscillianist

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of or relating to the Priscillianists or their beliefs

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Priscillian †a.d. 385 + English -ist

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