Meanings
comparative more Christianish · superlative most Christianish
- Characteristic or resembling a Christian.
- Somewhat Christian.
Though Christianish, he woulde not eat Pig's Face; and sayd Swine's Flesh was forbidden by the Hebrew Law far its Unwholesomenesse in hot Countries and hot Weather, rather than by Way of arbitrarie Prohibition.
1852, Anne Manning, Edmund Lodge, The Household of Sir Thomas More1 more example
[...]—to indicate unwholesome leanings in the tone of training, as towards Romish ceremonials, &c., or on the other hand, toward sceptical principles and vague Christianish socialism—to propose for the adoption of the General Committee, distinct and proper prizes for the encouragement of the men and women engaged in the great work of popular education; [...]
1853, John Bird Sumner, The Knot of To-day, and a Hand to Undo It
Origin
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Christianish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Christianish
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