the disciples

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the disciples - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Disciple \Dis*ci"ple\, n. [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple,
     fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to
     teach; see Docile) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive,
     as in L. pellere to drive (see Pulse).]
     One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a
     learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in
     the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in
     doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our
     Savior.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     The disciples, or The twelve disciples, the twelve
        selected companions of Jesus; -- also called the  apostles
        .
  
     Disciples of Christ. See Christian, n., 3, and
        Campbellite.
  
     Syn: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.
          [1913 Webster]