acephali Meaning, Definition & Usage

A*ceph"a*li noun plural

Etymology

LL., pl. of acephalus. See Acephal.

Definitions

1. A fabulous people reported by ancient writers to have heads.
2. (Eccl. Hist.) (a) A Christian sect without a leader. (b) Bishops and certain clergymen not under regular diocesan control.
3. A class of levelers in the time of K. Henry I.