circumcellion

/S ER1 K AH0 M S EH1 L Y AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    (Christianity, historical) 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.

  2. 2

    Alternative letter-case form of Circumcellion. [(Christianity, historical) 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.]

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