a. and sb. [f. L. Basilid-es, Gr. βασιλίδ-ης + -IAN.]
A. adj. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, Basilides, an Alexandrian Gnostic of the 2nd century. B One of his disciples or followers.
1586. T. Rogers, 39 Art. (1607), 118. Some utterly cast off all grace, virtue, and godliness, as did the Basilidians.
1860. T. Balfour, Typ. Charact. Nat., 120. The Basilideans believed that Simon the Cyrenian was crucified in the room of Christ.
1877. W. Jones, Finger-ring L., 113. The Gnostic or Basilidian gems, evidently used for magical purposes.
