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Creed \Creed\, v. t.
To believe; to credit. [Obs.]
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That part which is so creeded by the people. --Milton.
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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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