laic
Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈleɪ.ɪk/
Noun

laic (plural laics)

  1. A layperson, as opposed to a member of the clergy.
Adjective

laic

  1. Lay, relating to laypersons, as opposed to clerical.
    • 1644, John Milton, Aeropagitica
      And in conclusion it reflects to the disrepute of our ministers ... [that] they should still be frequented with such an unprincipled, unedified and laic rabble, as that the whiff of every new pamphlet should stagger them out of their catechism and Christian walking.



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