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Paynim

Definition:

A paynim refers to a pagan or an infidel, especially during the medieval times.

Senses:

Noun:

- A historical term for a non-believer, infidel, or heathen.

- A derogatory term used to describe someone who does not follow one's own religious beliefs.

Adjective:

- Referring to anything pagan or heathen, often used in historical contexts.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. During the medieval era, the knights of the Holy Crusade fought against the paynims in order to reclaim the Holy Land.

2. The King's newfound alliance with the Sultan surprised his courtiers, for they believed the Sultan to be a paynim.

Adjective:

1. The villagers were terrified of the supposed witch who practiced paynim rituals deep in the forest.

2. The church burned all the paynim artifacts they could find, thinking it would help cleanse the town of heathen influences.

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