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hil·de·brand·ine \|hildə|brandə̇n, -nˌdīn\ adjective also hil·de·brand·ian \-ndēən\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Hildebrand (Pope Gregory VII), Italian prelate + English -ine or -ian 1. : of or relating to Hildebrand especially with reference to his drastic reforms of church government and his assertion of papal supremacy over the lower clergy and civil authorities 2. : adhering to the principles of Hildebrand < the Hildebrandine party > |