n. [ L. deus god: cf. F. déiste. See Deity. ] One who believes in the existence of a God, but denies revealed religion; a freethinker. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ A deist, as denying a revelation, is opposed to a Christian; as, opposed to the denier of a God, whether
The deistical or antichristian scheme. I. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. After the manner of deists. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. State of being deistical. [ 1913 Webster ]