‖n. [ NL., prob. fr. L. fidus trusty. ] (Zool.) A genus of small beetles, of which one species (the grapevine Fidia, F. longipes) is very injurious to vines in America. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. nullus none + fides faith. ] Of no faith; also, not trusting to faith for salvation; -- opposed to
n. An unbeliever. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Holding the tenets of Solifidians; of or pertaining to the solifidians. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. solus alone + fides faith. ] (Eccl.) One who maintains that faith alone, without works, is sufficient for justification; -- opposed to
n. The state of Solifidians. [ 1913 Webster ]