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classis
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Classis \Clas"sis\, n.; pl. Classes . [L. See Class , n.] A class or order; sort; kind. [Obs.] His opinion of that classis of men. --Clarendon. (Eccl.) An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, as the Reformed Dutch. It is intermediate between ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Classis may refer to: Classis (ecclesiastical) , governing body of pastors and elders in certain churches Classis (biology) , or class, a taxonomic rank or unit in biology Classis (port) , or Classe, ancient port of Ravenna, Italy Roman classis , fleet ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context obsolete English) A class or order; sort; kind. 2 (context obsolete religion English) An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, such as the Reformed Dutch. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds ...
Usage examples of classis.
The two Reformed pastors used the most strenuous endeavors through the classis of Amsterdam to defeat the petition, under the fear that the concession of this privilege would tend to the diminution of their congregation.