Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for A-PO-TAC'TITE
A-POS'TRO-PHIZ-INGAP-O-TEL-ES-MAT'IC
A-PO-TAC'TITE, n. [Gr. αποτακτος, from αποταττω, to renounce; απο and ταττω, to ordain.]
One of a sect of ancient Christians, who, in imitation of the first believers, renounced all their effects and possessions. – Encyc.
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