3. (Eccl. Hist.)
Defn: One who was admitted to all the rights of divine worship and instructed in all the mysteries of the Christian religion, in distinction from a catechumen, or one yet under instruction.
BELIEVING
Be*liev"ing, a.
Defn: That believes; having belief.
— Be*liev"ing*ly, adv.
BELIGHT
Be*light", v. t.
Defn: To illuminate. [Obs.] Cowley.
BELIKE
Be*like", adv. Etym: [Pref. be- (for by) + like.]
Defn: It is likely or probably; perhaps. [Obs. or Archaic] —
Be*like"ly, adv.
Belike, boy, then you are in love. Shak.
BELIME
Be*lime", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Belimed.]
Defn: To besmear or insnare with birdlime.