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  Creed \Creed\ (kr[=e]d), n. [OE. credo, crede, AS. creda, fr. L.
     credo I believe, at the beginning of the Apostles' creed, fr.
     credere to believe; akin to OIr. cretim I believe, and Skr.
     [,c]raddadh[=a]mi; [,c]rat trust + dh[=a] to put. See Do,
     v. t., and cf. Credo, Grant.]
     1. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of
        the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for
        public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.
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              In the Protestant system the creed is not coordinate
              with, but always subordinate to, the Bible.
                                                    --Schaff-Herzog
                                                    Encyc.
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     2. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered
        to.
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              I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed.
                                                    --Shak.
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     Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See
        under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.
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  Athanasian \Ath`a*na"sian\ (?; 277), a.
     Of or pertaining to Athanasius, bishop of Alexandria in the
     4th century.
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     Athanasian creed, a formulary, confession, or exposition of
        faith, formerly supposed to have been drawn up by
        Athanasius; but this opinion is now rejected, and the
        composition is ascribed by some to Hilary, bishop of Arles
        (5th century). It is a summary of what was called the
        orthodox faith.
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  Athanasian Creed
      n 1: a Christian profession of faith