See Also: Cerinthian(dictionary)

Cerinthian (iou)



Cerinthian noun & adjective. LME.
[from Cerinthus (see below) + -IAN.]
Ecclesiastical History.
A. noun. An adherent of Cerinthus, a Gnostic of the 1st cent. AD who is usu. presented as antagonistic to the Apostle John. LME.
b. adjective. Of or pertaining to Cerinthus or his teaching. L16.