Laudian

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adjective

Laud·​ian

variants or less commonly Laudean

ˈlȯdēən

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or supporting Archbishop Laud in his repudiation of Roman Catholicism, affirmation of the continuity of the Church of England with the primitive church, and support of the divine right of kings and bishops

Laudian

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noun

Laud·​ian

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plural -s

: a supporter of Archbishop Laud or his doctrines

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

William Laud †1645 English prelate, archbishop of Canterbury + English -ian or -ean

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Rhymes for Laudian

• claudian