— Pharisaist , adj.
/far"euh say iz'euhm/ , n.
1. the principles and practices of the Pharisees.
2. ( l.c. ) rigid observance of external forms of religion or conduct without genuine piety; hypocrisy.
Also, Phariseeism /far"euh see iz'euhm/ .
[ 1595-1605; Pharisaismus. See PHARISAIC, -ISM ]