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Celestine, n.2|ˈsɛləstaɪn, -tɪn, sɪˈlɛstɪn|
[ad. L. Cælestīnus, f. the proper names Cœlestius and Cælestīnus.]
a. One of a sect (called also Celestians) named after Cælestius, an associate of Pelagius, in the 5th c.
b. One of a reformed branch of the Benedictines, founded by Celestine V. in the 13th c.
1530Palsgr. 203/2 Celestyn a man of religion, celestin. 1577T. Vautrollier Luther on Ep. Gal. 165 No Monke, no Carthusian, no Celestine bruseth the head of the Serpent. 1686Serjeant Hist. Monast. Conventions 27 The Celestines [wear] Skie Colour or Blew. 1836Penny Cycl. VI. 21/1 Buonafede..entered the order of the Celestines..was elected general..in 1777. |