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Acephali

Acephali

1. A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have heads.

2. A Christian sect without a leader. Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control.

3. A class of levelers in the time of k. Henry i.

Origin: LL, pl. Of acephalus. See acephal.


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