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Glagolithic

Glagolithic is the alternative form of Glagolitic.

Meaning of Glagolitic

Adjective

Glagolitic (not comparable)

  1. Of or written with the Glagolitic alphabet.
    • The Slavic, and Illyric language has two alphabets. The first is called Glagolitic…, and in our times, is only used in the sacred books.1778, Alberto Fortis, Travels Into Dalmatia: Containing General Observations on the Natural History of that Country and the Neighboring Islands; the Natural Productions, Arts, Manners and Customs of...
    Synonyms:
    Hieronymian, Illyrian, Slovenish
  2. Denoting Slavic Roman Catholic rites in Dalmatia.
    • In the case of mixed marriages between a Glagolitic and Latin Catholic, the children follow the rite of the father; but there is an exception in favour of the eldest daughter of a Glagolitic family.1861, John Mason Neale, Notes Ecclesiological & Picturesque, on Dalmatia, Croatia, Istria, Styria: With a Visit to Montenegro, page 98

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Questions about Glagolithic

What is Glagolithic the alternative form of?
Glagolithic is the alternative form of Glagolitic.

Words near Glagolithic in the dictionary

  1. Glag.
  2. glagah
  3. glagahs
  4. glagol
  5. Glagolism
  6. Glagolithic
  7. Glagolitic
  8. Glagolitic alphabet
  9. Glagolitsa
  10. Glahn
  11. Glahns

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