chaldean Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a wise man skilled in occult learning
Chaldee; Chaldaean.
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noun an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea
Chaldee; Chaldaean.
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adjective of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture
Chaldee; Chaldaean.
WordNet
Chal*de"an adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
Of or pertaining to Chaldea. --n. (a) A native or inhabitant of Chaldea. (b) A learned man, esp. an astrologer; -- so called among the Eastern nations, because astrology and the kindred arts were much cultivated by the Chaldeans. (c) Nestorian.
