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Eudist

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Eu·​dist | \ ˈyüdə̇st \
plural -s

Definition of Eudist

: a member of the Roman Catholic Congregation of Jesus and Mary established in 1643 for diocesan priests and lay brothers and now devoted chiefly to teaching and missionary work

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History and Etymology for Eudist

French eudiste, from Jean Eudes †1680 French priest and founder + French -iste -ist

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“Eudist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eudist. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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