Pharisean

adj, noun

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Noun

1
A Pharisee. dated

Adjective

1
Following the practice of Pharisees; pharisaic. dated
"Pharisean disciples"
2
Alternative letter-case form of pharisean. alt-of, dated

Synonyms

canting goody goody holier-than-thou hypocritical mealymouthed oily

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