Paynim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪnɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paynim is a noun meaning (archaic) A pagan or heathen, especially a Muslim, or a Jew.
Meaning
(archaic) A pagan or heathen, especially a Muslim, or a Jew.
Example Sentences
St Helen’s bell rang reminders that she lived, a paynim or Mahometan, in the church’s shadow.
And if it be idolatry to do as the paynims did—make an idol “God”—it must needs be much worse idolatry to do as these heretics do,
To this his native soyle thou backe shalt bring, / Strongly to ayde his countrey to withstand / The powre of forreine Paynims which invade thy land.
(Though like a covered field, where champions bold / Wont ride in armed, and at the soldan's chair / Defied the best of paynim chivalry / To mortal combat, or career with lance).
Word Forms
- paynims
- paynym
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swart, hanif, mipster, harami, mushrik, harbi.
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