Hypertext Webster Gateway: "disciple"
From Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary (easton)
Disciple
a scholar, sometimes applied to the followers of John the
Baptist (Matt. 9:14), and of the Pharisees (22:16), but
principally to the followers of Christ. A disciple of Christ is
one who (1) believes his doctrine, (2) rests on his sacrifice,
(3) imbibes his spirit, and (4) imitates his example (Matt.
10:24; Luke 14:26, 27, 33; John 6:69).
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Disciple \Dis*ci"ple\, n. [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple,
fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to
teach; see {Docile}) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive,
as in L. pellere to drive (see {Pulse}).]
One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a
learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in
the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in
doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our
Savior.
{The disciples}, or {The twelve disciples}, the twelve
selected companions of Jesus; -- also called {the
apostles}.
{Disciples of Christ}. See {Christian}, n., 3, and
{Campbellite}.
Syn: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Disciple \Dis*ci"ple\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discipled}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Discipling}.]
1. To teach; to train. [Obs.]
That better were in virtues discipled. --Spenser.
2. To punish; to discipline. [Obs.] --B. Jonson.
3. To make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or
principles. [R.]
Sending missionaries to disciple all nations. --E.
D. Griffin.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
disciple
n : someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of
another [syn: {adherent}]
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