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单词 Quinisext
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Definition of Quinisext in English:

Quinisext

(also Quinisextum)
adjective ˈkwɪnɪsɛkst
Christian Church historical
  • Designating an ecumenical council convoked by the emperor Justinian II at Constantinople in 692, also known as the Council in Trullo.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Cosin (1595–1672), bishop of Durham. From post-classical Latin quinisexta from classical Latin quīnī five each, five + sextus sixth, translating Byzantine Greek or medieval Greek πενθέκτη (short for πενθέκτη σύνοδος Quinisext Council).

Definition of Quinisext in US English:

Quinisext

(also Quinisextum)
adjectiveˈkwɪnɪsɛkst
Christian Church historical
  • Designating an ecumenical council convoked by the emperor Justinian II at Constantinople in 692, also known as the Council in Trullo.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Cosin (1595–1672), bishop of Durham. From post-classical Latin quinisexta from classical Latin quīnī five each, five + sextus sixth, translating Byzantine Greek or medieval Greek πενθέκτη (short for πενθέκτη σύνοδος Quinisext Council).

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