chaldees

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Definition of chaldees in English English dictionary

plural of Chaldean

Related Terms

Chaldee

an ancient Chaldean

Chaldee

Of or relating to Chaldea or Chaldeans and Chaldean culture

Chaldee

a wise individual involved in the occult

chaldee

{n} the language of Chaldea

Chaldee

{s} of or pertaining to ancient Chaldea; of or pertaining to the culture or people of Chaldea

Chaldee

{i} resident of ancient Chaldea

Chaldee

{i} Aramaic, ancient Semitic language

chaldee

an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea

chaldee

The language or dialect of the Chaldeans; eastern Aramaic, or the Aramaic used in Chaldea

chaldee

of or relating to ancient Chaldea or its people or language or culture

chaldee

Of or pertaining to Chaldea

chaldee

a wise man skilled in occult learning

Etymology

[ 'kal-"dE, 'kol-, 'käl- ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English Caldey, probably from Middle French chaldée, from Latin Chaldaeus.