triclavianism

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Etymology[edit]

From tri- + Latin clavus (nail) + -ian +‎ -ism, coined by George Stanley Faber in 1838.

Noun[edit]

triclavianism (uncountable)

  1. (theology) The belief that three nails were used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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