Eccl

/ɪˈklɛs/ noun

Definition

Abbreviation for ecclesiastical or the Book of Ecclesiastes.

Etymology

A shortened form of 'ecclesiastical', which comes from Latin 'ecclesiasticus' meaning 'of the church'. Used primarily in academic citations and biblical references.

Kelly Says

This abbreviation appears constantly in footnotes and biblical citations, helping scholars pack church-related references into tight spaces—it's the shorthand of the academic church world!

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