Gaulonite

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Galilean \Gal`i*le"an\, n.
     1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province
        of Palestine under the Romans.
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     2. (Jewish Hist.) One of the party among the Jews, who


        opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called
        also {Gaulonite}.
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     3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by
        Mohammedans and Pagans. --Byron.
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