Etymology

kerystic

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Today it means: Concerning preaching, particularly preaching of the gospels. Full definition →

Ancient Greek κηρύσσω
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromκηρύσσω“I proclaim, I preach the gospel”
  2. English todaykerystic

Formed on Ancient Greek κηρύσσω (kērússō, “I proclaim, I preach the gospel”).

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