GALLICAN


Meaning of GALLICAN in English

I. ˈgalə̇kən, -lēk- adjective

Etymology: in sense 1, from Latin Gallicanus of the Roman province of Gaul, from Gallicus Gallic + -anus -an; in sense 2, from Medieval Latin Gallicanus French, from Latin

1. usually capitalized : gallic

2. often capitalized : of or relating to Gallicanism : marked by Gallicanism : advocating Gallicanism

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

: one that advocates Gallicanism

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