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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An idiom or other feature borrowed from Mandaic.

   "For other similar Mandaisms we may note: […]"

2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of Mandaism alt-of

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of Mandaeism (“a monotheistic religion laying emphasis on John the Baptist”). alt-of, alternative

   "M. Matter has given the meaning of Manda, the origin of Mandaism in the word Gnosis."

Synonyms

All synonyms

mandaeanism

Example

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"For other similar Mandaisms we may note: […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Mandaismus, equivalent to Manda + -ism.

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