acephali

1. n. pl. A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have heads. Source: opted

2. n. pl. A Christian sect without a leader. Source: opted

3. n. pl. Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control. Source: opted

4. n. pl. A class of levelers in the time of K. Henry I. Source: opted

5. 1. A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have heads. 2. (Eccl. Hist.) (a) A Christian sect without a leader. (b) Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control. 3. A class of levelers in the time of K. Henry I. Source: webster

6. acephali A people reported by Herodotus and Josephus to have no or removable heads. (Ecclesiastical History): The Eutychians, a Christian sect in the year 482 without a leader. See [1]. (Ecclesiastical History): Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control. A class of levelers in the time of King Henry I. plural of acephalus Source: ecdict

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