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theologue|ˈθiːəlɒg|
Also 5–7 theologe, 6–9 theolog.
[ad. L. theolog-us, a. Gr. θεολόγος one who treats, or gives an account, of the gods (e.g. Hesiod, Orpheus), or of God; f. θεός God + λέγειν to discourse: see -logue. Before c 1600 app. only Sc.: cf. astrologue.]
1. = theologian. Now rare.
c1425Wyntoun Cron. ix. xxi. 2237 (MS. Cott.) Master Henry of Wardlaw..A theologe solempneȝ was he Kende, and knawyn of gret bownte. c1470Henryson Orpheus & Eur. 422 Doctor nycholas Quhilk in his tyme a noble theologe was. 1508Dunbar Lament for Makaris 38 Art, magicianis, and astrologgis, Rethoris, logicianis, & theologgis. 1605Timme Quersit. Ded. 1 Moses, that auncient theologue. 1682H. More Annot. Glanvill's Lux O. 62 The dry Dreams..of earthly either Philosophers or Theologs. 1693Phil. Trans. XVII. 807 A bad Astronomer, a worse Theologe, and the worst of all Physiologers. a1734North Exam. iii. ix. §7 (1740) 652 It is not for a Layman to act the Theologue. 1859I. Taylor Logic in Theol. 147 The writings of the great theologue of Bethlehem, Jerome.
2. A theological student. U.S. colloq.
(Prob. after Ger. theolog.)
1663Blair Autobiog. ii. (1848) 42 My refusal would very much grieve all the young theologues. 1810–16O'Conor Columbanus' Lett. vi. 111 Barrister Theologues of the poddle! 1884Jrnl. Educ. XIX. 327 The theologs who graduate from Lombard will stand high in their profession. |