{Rhemish Testament}, the English version of the New Testament used by Roman Catholics. See {Douay Bible}. [1913 Webster]
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Rhemish — of or pertaining to Rheims (earlier English Rhemes), city in northeastern France, 1580s; specifically in reference to an English translation of the New Testament by Roman Catholics at the English college there, published 1582 … Etymology dictionary
Rhemish Testament — Rhemish Rhemish, a. Of or pertaining to Rheimis, or Reima, in France. [1913 Webster] {Rhemish Testament}, the English version of the New Testament used by Roman Catholics. See {Douay Bible}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rhemish version — noun The English translation of the New Testament by Roman Catholics of the English college at Rheims (1582) • • • Main Entry: ↑Rhemish … Useful english dictionary
rhemish — rhe·mish … English syllables
Rhemish — /ˈrimɪʃ/ (say reemish) adjective of or relating to Reims …
rhemish — ˈrēmish adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Rheims (Reims), city in northeastern France + English ish : reims … Useful english dictionary
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Rhemist — Rhēˈmist noun A translator of the Rhemish version • • • Main Entry: ↑Rhemish … Useful english dictionary
Amen — A men (?; 277), interj., adv., & n. [L. amen, Gr. amh n, Heb. [=a]m[=e]n certainly, truly.] An expression used at the end of prayers, and meaning, So be it. At the end of a creed, it is a solemn asseveration of belief. When it introduces a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chaos — Cha os (k[=a] [o^]s), n. [L. chaos chaos (in senses 1 & 2), Gr. cha os, fr. cha inein (root cha) to yawn, to gape, to open widely. Cf. {Chasm}.] 1. An empty, immeasurable space; a yawning chasm. [Archaic] [1913 Webster] Between us and there is… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
