"Pilatian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Pilatian [comparative], most Pilatian [superlative]
Etymology: Pilate + -ian Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Pilate|ian}} Pilate + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Pilatian (comparative more Pilatian, superlative most Pilatian)
  1. Of or relating to Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.
    Sense id: en-Pilatian-en-adj-670FrLxX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ian, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
     
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