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† ˈBestian, a. Obs.
Also 7–8 beastian.
[f. L. bestia, beast + -an.]
Of or belonging to the ‘Beast’ of the Apocalypse (cf. beast 7). ˈBestianism, the power of the Beast; ˈBestianize, to be a follower of the ‘Beast.’
1652N. Culverwel White Stone (1661) 134 This Bestian Empire, (for so 'tis stil'd in the Revelation,) delights only in sensuals, and strikes at spirituals. 1660H. More Myst. Godl. 208 It does not follow, because the number of the Beast is not upon us, that we do not Bestianize. 1691Beverley Mem. Kingd. Christ. 9 Even as if It were the Bestian Power. 1701― Apoc. Quest. 30 The Life, and Bestianism, Idolatrous Supremacy, shift from one Head to another. |