noun
- Plural of Lacertian; members of the Lacertian order, a religious community or group historically associated with Saint Lacertus or related monastic traditions.
Usage: archaic; historical; primarily used in religious or historical contexts
Examples
- The Lacertians maintained strict monastic discipline throughout the medieval period.
- Historical records mention the Lacertians as a significant religious order in early Christian communities.
- Scholars study the writings of the Lacertians to understand monastic life in antiquity.