Creed (krēd), n. [OE. credo, crede, AS. creda, fr. L. credo I believe, at the beginning of the Apostles' creed, fr. credere to believe; akin to OIr. cretim I believe, and Skr. çraddadhāmi; çrat trust + dhā to put. See Do, v. t., and cf. Credo, Grant.] 1. A definite summary of what is believed; esp., a summary of the articles of Christian faith; a confession of faith for public use; esp., one which is brief and comprehensive.
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In the Protestant system the creed is not coördinate with, but always subordinate to, the Bible. Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
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2. Any summary of principles or opinions professed or adhered to.
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I love him not, nor fear him; there's my creed. Shak.
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Apostles' creed, Athanasian creed, Nicene creed. See under Apostle, Athanasian, Nicene.
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