CATHAR


Meaning of CATHAR in English

n. (pl. Cathars or Cathari) a member of a medieval sect which sought to achieve great spiritual purity. Catharism n. Catharist n.

[ med.L Cathari (pl.) f. Gk katharoi pure ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.