Heathenry

Heathenry
Heathenry Hea"then*ry (-r[y^]), n. 1. The state, quality, or character of the heathen. [1913 Webster]

Your heathenry and your laziness. --C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster]

2. Heathendom; heathen nations. [1913 Webster]


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