caecilian
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of caecilian
1875–80; < Latin caecili ( a ) blindworm + -an
Example Sentences
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Caecilian fossils are not a common find for paleontologists.
From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2023
The friends of the late bishop fixed their choice on Caecilian, the archdeacon, and secured his election and his consecration by Felix, the bishop of Aptunga, before the other party were ready for action.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
The election to the see of Carthage of the deacon Caecilian, who was accused of having handed over the Scriptures to the Roman officials during the persecution of Diocletian, was the occasion of the schism.
From The Inquisition A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church by Conway, Bertrand L. (Bertrand Louis)
A further appeal to the emperor in person was heard at Milan in 316, when all points were finally decided in favour of Caecilian, probably on the advice of Hosius, bishop of Cordova.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
He belonged to an illustrious plebeian gens, the Caecilian.
From Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. by Pennell, Robert Franklin
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