Obs. [ad. L. centuria + -IST.] = CENTURIATOR.
1636. Prynne, Unbishop. Timothy & Tit. (1660), Ep. Ded. 4. Making the Succession of Bishops … as questionable as the Centurists orders.
1652. Sparke, Prim. Devot. (1663), 81. The Centurists acknowledge this gesture the most ancient and most useful in all sacred solemnities in all Ages among Christian Congregations.
1686. Catholic Representer, II. 87/1. These Fathers are rejected by the Centurists.
