HEATHENISH


Meaning of HEATHENISH in English

— heathenishly , adv. — heathenishness , n.

/hee"dheuh nish/ , adj.

1. of or pertaining to heathens: heathenish practices of idolatry.

2. like or befitting heathens; barbarous.

[ bef. 900; OE haethenisc. See HEATHEN, -ISH 1 ]

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