Etymology

Dulcinian

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Today it means: A member of a religious sect of the Late Middle Ages, inspired by Franciscan ideals and influenced by the Joachimites but considered heretical by the Catholic Church. Full definition →

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The story

Named after their leader, Fra Dolcino of Novara (c. 1250–1307).

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