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Severian
Definition of Severian
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: one of a sect of Encratite Gnostics of the 2d century
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Origin and Etymology of severian
Medieval Latin Severianus, from Severus, 2d century Gnostic + Latin -ianus -ian
Severian
Definition of Severian
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: a follower of the Monophysite patriarch Severus who taught that the body of Christ was subject to corruption prior to his resurrection
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Origin and Etymology of severian
Severus †538 Pisidian ecclesiastic, bishop of Antioch + English -ian
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