Old Catholic

noun

: a member of one of various hierarchical and liturgical churches separating from the Roman Catholic Church at various times since the 18th century

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Old Catholic was in 1871

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“Old Catholic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Catholic. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.

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