acephali

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Definition of acephali in English English dictionary

A people reported by Herodotus and Josephus to have no or removable heads

: The Eutychians, a Christian sect in the year 482 without a leader. See

A class of levelers in the time of King Henry I

plural form of acephalus

: Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control

{i} legendary people who were said to have no heads; Christian sect without a leader

A Christian sect without a leader

Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control

A mythological people reported by Herodotus and Josephus to have no or removable heads

A class of levelers in the time of K

The Eutychians, a Christian sect in the year 482 without a leader

A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have heads

Henry I

Etymology

() Late Latin, plural of acephalus. See acephal