Tanchelmian

1 of 2

adjective

Tan·​chel·​mi·​an

(ˈ)tan¦kelmēən,

-aŋ¦k-

: of or relating to Tanchelm who denounced the church and the sacraments and led an armed revolt

Tanchelmian

2 of 2

noun

"

: a follower of Tanchelm

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Tanchelm †1115? Flemish heretic + English -an

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