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Of or pertaining to Calvin, or Calvinism; following Calvin; accepting or Teaching Calvinism. "Calvinistic training." Lowell.

A genus of carnivorous mammals, of the family Canidæ, including the dogs and wolves. Canis major Etym: [L., larger dog], a constellation to the southeast of Orion, containing Sirius or the Dog Star. -- Canis minor Etym: [L., smaller dog], a constellation to the east of Orion, containing Procyon, a star of the first ma…

of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot,

A professor of canon law; one skilled in the knowledge and practice of ecclesiastical law. South.

Of or pertaining to a canonist. "This canonistic exposition." Milton.

The philosophy of Descartes.

One skilled in drawing cartoons.

A catechumen. Bp. Morton.

One who believes in the law of universal causation.

The composition of a cento; the act or practice of composing a cento or centos.

Charlatanry.

Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsolete cause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism. -- Chau"vin*ist, n. -- Chau`vin*is"tic (, a.

A chiromancer.

The Christian religion. [Obs.] Milton.

, the style or action Cicero; a Ciceronian phrase or expression. "Great study in Ciceronianism, the chief abuse of Oxford." Sir P. Sidney.

A condition produced by the excessive or long-continued use of quinine, and marked by deafness, roaring in the ears, vertigo, etc.

clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan. -- Clan"nish*ly, adv. -- Clan"nish*ness, n.

Of or resembling a clown, or characteristic of a clown; ungainly; awkward. "Clownish hands." Spenser. "Clownish mimic." Prior. -- Clown"ish*ly, adv.

own; coarseness or rudeness of behavior. That plainness which the alamode people call clownishness. Locke.

One of the same religion with another.