the larger catechism

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the larger catechism - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Catechism \Cat"e*chism\ (-k[i^]z'm), n. [L. catechismus, fr. Gr.
     See Catechise.]
     1. A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.
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     2. A book containing a summary of principles, especially of
        religious doctrine, reduced to the form of questions and
        answers.
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              The Jews, even till this day, have their catechisms.
                                                    --Hooker.
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     The Larger Catechism, The Shorter Catechism. See
        Westminster Assembly, under Assembly.
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