catechism.
(Of thelat.)(catechismus, and this of theGr. ?, of ?, instruct).
1. m. catechesis (? year of instruction in things pertaining to the religion).
2. m. catechesis (? art of educating through questions and answers).
3. m. its. catechism (? book of elementary instruction containing the Christian doctrine).
. m. ant. catechism (? work containing concise exposure of any science or art).
