- exorcist
- exorcist "one who drives out evil spirits," late 14c., from L.L. exorcista, from Ecclesiastical Gk. exorkistes "an exorcist," from exorkizein (see EXORCISM (Cf. exorcism)).
Etymology dictionary. 2014.
exorcist
Look at other dictionaries:
Exorcist — • (1) In general, any one who exorcises or professes to exorcise demons (cf. Acts 19:13); (2) in particular, one ordained by a bishop for this office, ordination to which is the second of the four minor orders of the Western Church Catholic… … Catholic encyclopedia
exorcist — EXORCÍST, Ă, exorcişti, te, adj., s.m. şi f. (Persoană) care practică exorcismul. – Din lat. exorcista, fr. exorciste. Trimis de claudia, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DEX 98 exorcíst adj. m., s. m … Dicționar Român
Exorcist — Ex or*cist ( s[i^]st), n. [L. exorcista, Gr. exorkisth s: cf. F. exorciste.] 1. One who expels evil spirits by conjuration or exorcism. [1913 Webster] Certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists. Acts xix. 13. [1913 Webster] 2. A conjurer who can… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
exorcist — [eks′ôrsist, eks′ərsist] n. [ME < LL exorcista < Gr exorcistēs] 1. a person who exorcises 2. R.C.Ch. a member of the second highest of the four former minor orders … English World dictionary
Exorcist — In some religions an exorcist (also called a witchman) is a person who is believed to be able to cast out the devil or other demon. A priest, a monk, a healer, a shaman or other specially prepared or instructed person can be an exorcist. An… … Wikipedia
exorcist — A person who expels DEMONs. Most exorcists are priests, clergy, or adepts; some laypersons call themselves exorcists. Exorcists use specific prayers and rituals to cause demons to leave people and/or places, either of their own volition or by… … Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology
exorcist — UK [ˈeksɔː(r)sɪst] / US [ˈeksɔrsɪst] noun [countable] Word forms exorcist : singular exorcist plural exorcists someone who gets rid of evil spirits for other people … English dictionary
Exorcist — (Acts 19:13). In that sceptical and therefore superstitious age professional exorcist abounded. Many of these professional exorcists were disreputable Jews, like Simon in Samaria and Elymas in Cyprus (8:9; 13:6). Other references to exorcism… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
exorcist — [[t]e̱ksɔː(r)sɪst[/t]] exorcists N COUNT An exorcist is someone who performs exorcisms … English dictionary
exorcist — This term refers to a priest who has special permission to perform an exorcism. Prior to the Second Vatican Council, the minor order of exorcist was conferred on candidates for the priesthood … Glossary of theological terms
