triclavianism

English

Etymology

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

Noun

triclavianism (uncountable)

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

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