Pharisean

Pharisean
Pharisean Phar`i*se"an, a. [L. Pharisaeus, Gr. Farisai^os.] Following the practice of Pharisees; Pharisaic. [Obs.] ``Pharisean disciples.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

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