Manicheism

Manicheism
Manichaeism Man"i*ch[ae]*ism, Manicheism Man"i*che*ism, n. [Cf. F. manich['e]isme.] The doctrines taught, or system of principles maintained, by the Manich[ae]ans. [1913 Webster]

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