Creed
Pronunciation : Creed (krd)
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. credo, crede, AS. creda, fr. L. credo I believe, at the beginning of the Apostles' creed, fr. credere to believe; akin to OIr. cretin I believe, and Skr. ; crat trust + dh to put. See Do, v. t., and cf. Credo, Grant.]
Definition : 1. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive. In the Protestant system the creed is not co?rdinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible. Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
2. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to. I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed. Shak. Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Creed
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To believe; to credit. [Obs.] That part which is so creeded by the people. Milton.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913