I. henˈrishən noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: in sense 1, from Medieval Latin Henricianus, from Henricus (Henry of Lausanne), 12th century French heresiarch + Latin -ianus -ian; in sense 2, from New Latin Henricianus, from Henricus (Henry VIII) died 1547 king of England + Latin -ianus -ian
1. : a member of a 12th century religious sect in Switzerland and southern France holding that the sacraments are valid only when administered by a priest who lives up to his monastic vows
2. : an advocate of secular supremacy over the church and of the ecclesiastical reforms instituted during the reign of Henry VIII of England
II. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
1. : of, relating to, or associated with Henry of Lausanne
2. : of or relating to Henry VIII of England or the ecclesiastical measures taken during his reign