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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A descendant of Cain. Judaism
2. 2
   An adherent of Cainism, a member of a Gnostic sect that honored Cain and Judas.

Synonyms

All synonyms

cainian

Etymology

From Cain + -ite.

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