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De - Pt| English Dictionary: The Apostles | by the DICT Development Group |
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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Disciple \Dis*ci"ple\, n. [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple, fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to teach; see {Docile}) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive, as in L. pellere to drive (see {Pulse}).] One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our Savior. {The disciples}, [or] {The twelve disciples}, the twelve selected companions of Jesus; -- also called {the apostles}. {Disciples of Christ}. See {Christian}, n., 3, and {Campbellite}. Syn: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent. | |
