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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Creed

/(krēd)/ · IPA /kɹid/
01 n. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one…
  1. 1.
    A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.
    “In the Protestant system the creed is not coordinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible.” Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
  2. 2.
    Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
    “I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed.” Shak.
Phrases & compounds
Apostles' creed — See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.
02 v. t. To believe; to credit.
  1. 1.
    To believe; to credit.[Obs.]
    “That part which is so creeded by the people.” Milton.