Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CHRIS'TIAN
CHRIS'TIAN, a. [See the noun.]
- Pertaining to Christ, taught by him, or received from him; as, the Christian religion; Christian doctrines.
- Professing the religion of Christ; as, a Christian friend.
- Belonging to the religion of Christ; relating to Christ, or to his doctrines, precepts and example; as, Christian profession and practice.
- Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, courts Christian. – Blackstone.
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