Synod (noun)
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an assembly of ecclesiastics or other church delegates, convoked pursuant to the law of the church, for the discussion and decision of ecclesiastical affairs; ecclesiastical council. / Any council
1350–1400; Middle English
Example sentences
“The synod sat until they came to a decision.”
Lurdan (noun) lur-dn A lazy, stupid, loutish fellow. 1250–1300; Middle English, Middle French lourdin dullard, equivalent to lourd heavy, dull (more…)
