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Shorter Catechism

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noun

one of the two catechisms established by the Westminster Assembly in 1647, used chiefly in Presbyterian churches.

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Another time I'll make allowance for that shorter-catechism conscience of yours.
The Trail of '98
Robert W. Service

British Dictionary definitions for shorter catechism

Shorter Catechism

noun

mainly Presbyterian Church the more widely used and influential of two catechisms of religious instruction drawn up in 1647

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