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Basilidian, a. and n.|bæsɪˈlɪdɪən|
[f. L. Basilid-es, Gr. βασιλίδ-ης + -ian.]
A. adj. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, Basilides, an Alexandrian Gnostic of the 2nd century.
B. n. One of his disciples or followers.
1586T. Rogers 39 Art. (1607) 118 Some utterly cast off all grace, virtue, and godliness, as did the Basilidians. 1860T. A. G. Balfour Typ. Charact. Nat. 120 The Basilideans believed that Simon the Cyrenian was crucified in the room of Christ. 1877W. Jones Finger-ring L. 113 The Gnostic or Basilidian gems, evidently used for magical purposes. |