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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pseudo-nicodimite, n. (Nonce-word, f. pseudo- false and e.m.E. Nicodemite one who resembles Nicodemus, a secret or timid adherent (1585).) —a1658 Durham Comm. Rev. xiv i 500.
This doctrine was urged against the pseudo-nicodimites
