Past tense of catechise; instructed someone in religious doctrine through systematic questions, or questioned them closely about their beliefs.
From 'catechise' (British spelling) + '-ed' past tense suffix. This is the completed action of the teaching or questioning process described by the base verb.
Students who were catechised had to memorize their answers perfectly—early church records show entire populations being catechised as part of conversion and confirmation ceremonies.
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