Definitions for gallicanˈgæl ɪ kən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Gal•li•canˈgæl ɪ kən(adj.)
of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church in France. of or pertaining to a school or party of French Roman Catholics, before 1870, advocating the restriction of papal authority.
Category: Religion
Origin of Gallican:
1590–1600; < ML Gallicānus French, L: of Gaul
Webster Dictionary
Gallican(adj)
of or pertaining to Gaul or France; Gallic; French; as, the Gallican church or clergy
Gallican(noun)
an adherent to, and supporter of, Gallicanism
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