Casuist
Pronunciation : Cas"u*ist
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. casus fall, case; cf. F. casuiste. See Casual.]
Definition : Defn: One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. The judment of any casuist or learned divine concerning the state of a man's soul, is not sufficient to give him confidence. South.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Cas"u*ist
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To play the casuist. Milton.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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