[f. Capharnaum, Aramaic form of Capernaum + -ISM.] The doctrine of the Capernaites. Also † Capharnaite, -nite = CAPERNAITE.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Capharnaits.
1706. trans. Dupin’s Eccl. Hist. 16th C., II. v. 25. The impious Capharnites.
1828. Southey, in Q. Rev., XXXVII. 217. Bishop Ricci … would have taxed him with Capharnaism.
