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Neophyte \Ne"o*phyte\ (n[=e]"[-o]*f[imac]t), n. [L. neophytis,
Gr. neo`fytos, prop., newly planted; ne`os new fyto`s
grown, fyto`n that which has grown, a plant, fr. fy`ein to
grow: cf. F. n['e]ophyte. See {New}, and {Be}.]
1. A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early
Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to
such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and
been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism
or Judaism.
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2. Hence: A novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything.
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