deism (ˈdiːɪzəm, ˈdeɪ-) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| Compare theism belief in the existence of God based solely on natural reason, without reference to revelation | |
| [C17: from French déisme, from Latin deus god] | |
| 'deist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| de'istic | |
| —adj | |
| de'istical | |
| —adj | |
| de'istically | |
| —adv | |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |