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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Porphiriane, adj. (e.m.E. Porphirian (1593) of or pertaining to Porphyrius, the Neo-Platonic philosopher (A.D. 233–c 306), L. type *Porphyriānus.) —1533 Boece 225 b.
Appollinare of Laodiens scharp persewar of the Porphiriane heresie
