Eras'tian, relating to Erastus:—a German theologian of the 16th century, who maintained that the Church is wholly dependent on the State for support or authority.
Escula'pian, relating to the healing art: from "Esculapius"—the god of the healing art among the Greeks.
Gor'dian, intricate, complicated, difficult: from "Gordius"—king of Phrygia who tied a knot which could not be untied.
Hercule'an, very large and strong: from "Hercules"—a hero of antiquity celebrated for his strength.
hermet'ic, relating to Hermes—the fabled inventor of alchemy; adv., hermetically, in a perfectly close manner.
Hudibras'tic, in the manner of the satirical poem called Hudibras, by Samuel Butler (1612-1680).
jo'vial, gay, merry: from "Jupiter" (Jovis),—the planet of that name having in the Middle Ages been supposed to make those who were born under it of a joyous temper.
Linnæ'an, relating to Linnæus—the celebrated Swedish botanist.
Lu'theran, relating to the doctrines of Luther—a German religious teacher of the 16th century.
Machiavel'ian, cunning and sinister in politics: from "Machiaveli"—an Italian writer of the 15th century.