† ˈepicuree Obs.
In 4, 6 pl. epicureis, -ees. See also epicury.
[ad. L. epicūrē-us (see epicurean); cf. Pharisee.]
= epicurean B. 1.
(In the first quot. epicureis appears to be the Lat. pl. epicurei with an Eng. pl. ending; cf. ephories and similar formations common in 16–17th c.)
| 1382 Wyclif Acts xvii. 18 Forsothe summe Epicureis and Stoycis..disputiden..with him. 1535 Coverdale ibid., Certayne Philosophers of y⊇ Epicurees & Stoikes. |