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theologal, a. and n.|θiːˈɒləgəl|
[a. F. théologal adj. and n. (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), f. Gr.-L. theolog-us theologian: see -al1.]
†A. adj. in theologal virtues [OF. vertus théologales (14th c.)]: see theological a. 1. Obs.
1484Caxton Chivalry 71 Of the seuen vertues thre ben theologale or deuyne and the other four ben cardynal. The theologal ben fayth, hope and charyte. 1502Ord. Crysten Men (W. de W. 1506) i. v. 48 There ben thre vertues theologales & infuses. 1610Donne Pseudo-martyr 190 Theologall vertues, Faith, Hope, and Charity, are infus'd from God. Ibid. 210 This is not meant onely of Charitie, as it is a Theologall vertue.
B. n. R.C. Ch. A lecturer on theology and Holy Scripture attached to a cathedral or collegiate church. Also called theologus and canon theologian.
1638Baker tr. Balzac's Lett. (vol. III) 173 To Monsieur Senne, Theologall of the Church of Saints. 1872Jervis Gallican Ch. I. xi. 389 note, The theologal enjoyed a canonry by virtue of his office. |