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   Creed , n. [OE. credo, crede, AS. creda, fr. L. credo I believe, at the beginning of the Apostles' creed, fr. credere to believe; akin to OIr. cretim I believe, and Skr. çraddadhāmi; çrat trust + dhā to put. See Do, v. t., and cf. Credo, Grant.]
   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.
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   In the Protestant system the creed is not coordinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible.
   Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
   
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   Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
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   I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed.
   Shak.
   
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   Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.
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   Creed, v. t. To believe; to credit. [Obs.]
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   That part which is so creeded by the people.
   Milton.
   
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