[Wal.den.ses] n pl [ME Waldensis, fr. ML Waldenses, Valdenses, fr. Peter Waldo (or Valdo)] (1537): a Christian sect arising in southern France in the 12th century, adopting Calvinist doctrines in the 16th century, and later living chiefly in Piedmont -- Wal.den.sian adj or n
WALDENSES
Meaning of WALDENSES in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012