circumcellions

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A form of circumcellion — A member of fanatical bands of predatory peasants that flourished in North Africa in the 4th century. They were associated with Donatists and sought death by martyrdom.

Scrabble 22

Meanings

circumcellions1

noun
  1. pluralplural of circumcellion

Circumcellions2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Circumcellion
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