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Webster Dictionary

  1. Encratitenoun

    one of a sect in the 2d century who abstained from marriage, wine, and animal food; -- called also Continent

  2. Etymology: [L. Encratitae, pl., fr. Gr. self-disciplined; in + strength.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Encratite

    en′kra-tīt, n. one of a heretical sect in the early church, who abstained from marriage, and from flesh and wine.—n. En′cratism. [Formed from Gr. egkratēs, continent—en, in, kratos, strength.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of encratite in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of encratite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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