† ˈschismacy Obs.
In 4 scismacye, cismacie.
[f. schismate: see -acy.]
= schism n. 2.
| 1387 Trevisa Higden (Rolls) VII. 149 In tyme of þis Henry, so moche scismacye [L. tantum schisma] was in þe chirche of Rome, þat þre men were chosen popes. Ibid., Þis Henry comynge to Rome for to cese þe cismacie [L. pro schismate sedando]. |