Heretic, one who holds opinions differing from the established faith: Sonn. 124, 9. Wiv. IV, 4, 9. Ado I, 1, 236. Wint. II, 3, 115. John III, 1, 175. H8 III, 2, 102. V, 1, 45. Rom. I, 2, 96. Lr. III, 2, 84 (the indef. art. before it never a, but an).