Lexic.us

Definition of Heathenish

1. Adjective. Not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam.

Definition of Heathenish

1. a. Of or pertaining to the heathen; resembling or characteristic of heathens.

Definition of Heathenish

1. Adjective. Sort-of or somewhat like a heathen. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Heathenish

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heathenish

Literary usage of Heathenish

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Two Treatises, on the Christian Priesthood, and on the Dignity of the by George Hickes (1847)
"This is a heavy charge of heathenish knavery and priestcraft upon all the ancient fathers, ... They are all included in this impudent charge of ' heathenish ..."

2. A Cyclopedia of Missions: Containing a Comprehensive View of Missionary by Harvey Newcomb (1855)
"In 1779, Mr. John Stephenson commenced a mission on Somer's Island where he had to encounter the prejudices of the whites and the heathenish superstitions ..."

3. Travels and Researches in Caffraria: Describing the Character, Customs, and by Stephen Kay (1834)
"The period of penance, as in the case of mourning for the dead, is now happily reduced to a few days; and, as knowledge increases, this- heathenish practice ..."

4. A Century of Anecdote from 1760-1860 by John Timbs (1864)
"To St. Paul's or to Lambeth was all one to him." The tide in favour of Sherlock was running to St. Paul's : he was made Bishop of London. heathenish TALK. ..."

5. Marshall's Christmas Box: A Juvenile Annual.. by Thomas Crofton Croker (1832)
"AN OLD heathenish STORY. ONCE upon a time, when some old heathenish king reigned in Britain, and all his subjects, of course, were heathens, ..."

6. Personal Memoirs and Recollections of Editorial Life by Joseph Tinker Buckingham (1852)
"With heathenish name the PALLADIUM came, — Old enough to be tame, wild enough to be Young, — And, with smiles at command, and heart in his hand, ..."

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