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Webster 1913 Edition


Melchite

Mel′chite

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Noun.
[Heb.
melek
king.]
(Eccl. Hist.)
One of a sect, chiefly in Syria and Egypt, which acknowledges the authority of the pope, but adheres to the liturgy and ceremonies of the Eastern Church.

Definition 2024


Melchite

Melchite

See also: melchite

English

Noun

Melchite (plural Melchites)

  1. Alternative form of Melkite

melchite

melchite

See also: Melchite

Italian

Adjective

melchite

  1. feminine plural of melchita